Question 1
What is the primary purpose of a patellar tendon-bearing (PTB) socket design in a transtibial prosthesis?
Correct Answer:
To distribute weight-bearing forces to pressure-tolerant areas while relieving pressure-sensitive areas
Question 2
Which gait deviation in a transfemoral amputee is most commonly caused by an abducted socket alignment?
Correct Answer:
Wide-based gait (abducted gait)
Question 3
What is the primary function of a TLSO (thoracolumbosacral orthosis)?
Correct Answer:
To restrict motion of the thoracic and lumbar spine for stabilization, pain reduction, or fracture healing
Question 4
During a patient assessment for a new prosthesis, what is the MOST important factor to evaluate first?
Correct Answer:
The condition of the residual limb (skin integrity, shape, length, sensation, and range of motion)
Question 5
Which material is most commonly used for the structural frame of a definitive AFO (ankle-foot orthosis)?
Correct Answer:
Polypropylene
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Prepare with the ABC CPO Practice Questions - Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO) Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering prosthetic, prosthesis, primary, socket, and orthosis. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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ABC CPO Practice Questions - Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO) Exam

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