Assessment & Evaluation Flashcards

The Medicare Functional Classification Level (MFCL or K-level) K2 describes a patient who:

Answer: Has the ability to traverse low-level environmental barriers at a fixed cadence

K2 describes a limited community ambulator who can traverse low-level barriers such as curbs, stairs, and uneven surfaces at a fixed pace.

Which clinical outcome measure assesses a prosthetic user's satisfaction with their device using a self-reported questionnaire?

Answer: TAPES (Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scales)

TAPES is a validated self-report instrument measuring psychosocial adjustment, activity restriction, and prosthesis satisfaction in amputees.

During a lower limb prosthetic gait assessment, vaulting by the sound limb most commonly compensates for:

Answer: Excessive prosthetic limb length or insufficient knee flexion in swing

Vaulting (rising on the sound-side toe) provides extra ground clearance for a prosthetic limb that is too long or fails to flex adequately during swing.

In orthotic evaluation, the Thomas test is used to assess:

Answer: Hip flexion contracture

The Thomas test (bringing one knee to chest while the other leg lies flat) reveals hip flexion contracture when the flat leg rises from the table.

The Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP) is administered:

Answer: Without a prosthesis to establish baseline functional capacity

The AMP-noPro version is administered without a prosthesis to predict rehabilitation potential and appropriate prosthetic prescription prior to fitting.

Which residual limb shape is considered most ideal for prosthetic fitting?

Answer: Cylindrical with a well-healed, non-adherent scar

A cylindrical residual limb with a non-adherent, well-healed scar distributes pressure evenly and provides the most stable prosthetic fit.