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What does the abbreviation NWB stand for in weight bearing status?
True or False: In Full Weight Bearing (FWB), a patient can put their entire body weight on the injured leg.
Which weight bearing status allows a patient to lightly touch the toes to the floor only for balance?
True or False: Partial Weight Bearing means allowing up to 50% of body weight on the injured leg.
What is the primary purpose of putting only light weight on the toes in Feather Weight Bearing?
True or False: Non-weight bearing status requires the injured leg to be completely off the ground.
Which type of amputation is caused by an accident?
True or False: Phantom limb pain refers to actual pain felt in the remaining limb after amputation.
What is a prosthesis?
True or False: Surgical amputation occurs only to treat cancer or circulatory disorders.
Which position should amputees avoid to prevent complications?
True or False: Proper skin care is unnecessary if the amputee uses a prosthesis.
What is the recommended practice for cleaning the residual limb at the end of the day?
True or False: Applying skin lotion or cream to the residual limb helps keep the skin soft and prevents damage.
Which is NOT a reason for amputation according to the context?
True or False: Phantom limb pain is a sensation of pain felt in the amputated limb.
Why should amputees be promoted to lie prone when possible?
True or False: The skin on the residual limb is exposed to air while wearing a prosthesis, preventing skin irritation.
Which weight bearing status allows a patient to put up to half of their body weight on the injured leg?
True or False: A surgical amputation is always performed after a traumatic injury.
What term describes the feeling that an amputated limb is still present and may cause pain?
True or False: Proper positioning for amputees includes avoiding prolonged knee flexion.
How should patients care for the skin under their prosthesis daily?
True or False: It is acceptable for amputees to sit for prolonged periods with their hip flexed at 90 degrees.
What type of weight bearing status allows a patient to put their full body weight on the injured leg?
True or False: Feather Weight Bearing allows the patient to rest their foot on the ground without putting any weight on it.
Which complication can arise from prolonged hip flexion in amputees?
True or False: Prostheses can help prevent skin irritation by providing proper ventilation.