Question 1

Proper palmar support implies that the:

Accepted Answer

A)  third metacarpal head is superior to the other metacarpal heads. 
B)  splint progresses beyond the distal palmar crease. 
C)  first metacarpal is supported. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  third metacarpal head is superior to the other metacarpal heads. 
B)  splint progresses beyond the distal palmar crease. 
C)  first metacarpal is supported. 
D)  all of the above. D

Question 2

In terms of biomechanical considerations,the firm cone should be placed with the small end in the _____ side of the palm.

Accepted Answer

A)  radial 
B)  ulnar 
A)  radial 
B)  ulnar B

Question 3

Digit platforms should only be used:

Accepted Answer

A)  at night. 
B)  when proximal realignment does not relax the digits. 
C)  when the digits are at risk for contracture. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  at night. 
B)  when proximal realignment does not relax the digits. 
C)  when the digits are at risk for contracture. 
D)  all of the above. D

Question 4

The hand-based thumb abduction splint is applied for:

Accepted Answer

A)  functional activities. 
B)  immobilization. 
C)  inhibition of thumb adduction. 
D)  contracture prevention. 
A)  functional activities. 
B)  immobilization. 
C)  inhibition of thumb adduction. 
D)  contracture prevention.

Question 5

The effectiveness of the inflatable pressure splint has:

Accepted Answer

A)  not been proven. 
B)  been proven related to inhibition of spasticity. 
C)  been proven related to increasing functional use of the upper extremity. 
D)  been proven regarding contracture prevention. 
A)  not been proven. 
B)  been proven related to inhibition of spasticity. 
C)  been proven related to increasing functional use of the upper extremity. 
D)  been proven regarding contracture prevention.

Question 6

At rest,the second metacarpal is aligned:

Accepted Answer

A)  with the ulna. 
B)  with the radius. 
C)  midline between the radius and ulna. 
D)  with the carpal arch. 
A)  with the ulna. 
B)  with the radius. 
C)  midline between the radius and ulna. 
D)  with the carpal arch.

Question 7

Extreme ulnar deviation results in:

Accepted Answer

A)  a biomechanical block of wrist extension. 
B)  shortening of the ulnar deviators. 
C)  shifting of both rows of carnal bones. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  a biomechanical block of wrist extension. 
B)  shortening of the ulnar deviators. 
C)  shifting of both rows of carnal bones. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 8

The literature reviewing dorsal- and volar-based splinting is:

Accepted Answer

A)  supportive of dorsal-based splints. 
B)  supportive of volar-based splints. 
C)  inconclusive. 
D)  not in support of splinting at all. 
A)  supportive of dorsal-based splints. 
B)  supportive of volar-based splints. 
C)  inconclusive. 
D)  not in support of splinting at all.

Question 9

Loss of distal interphalangeal joint flexion may be due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  oblique retinacular ligament contracture. 
B)  joint contracture. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  oblique retinacular ligament contracture. 
B)  joint contracture. 
C)  both a and b. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 10

The concept of dual obliquity states that objects held in the hand assume _____ oblique angle(s).

Accepted Answer

A)  1. 
B)  2. 
C)  3. 
D)  4. 
A)  1. 
B)  2. 
C)  3. 
D)  4.

Question 11

The following arch supports a cylindrical grasp:

Accepted Answer

A)  transverse. 
B)  longitudinal. 
C)  oblique. 
D)  palmar. 
A)  transverse. 
B)  longitudinal. 
C)  oblique. 
D)  palmar.

Question 12

The collateral ligaments are lengthened by:

Accepted Answer

A)  digit extension. 
B)  digit flexion. 
C)  application of resting splints. 
D)  thumb opposition. 
A)  digit extension. 
B)  digit flexion. 
C)  application of resting splints. 
D)  thumb opposition.

Question 13

The suggested splint for a proximal interphalangeal contracture is a _____ splint.

Accepted Answer

A)  serpentine 
B)  tone and positioning 
C)  belly gutter 
D)  resting 
A)  serpentine 
B)  tone and positioning 
C)  belly gutter 
D)  resting

Question 14

The most effective method to lengthen soft tissue is:

Accepted Answer

A)  high load brief stretch. 
B)  passive range of motion (ROM). 
C)  low-load prolonged stretch. 
D)  joint mobilization. 
A)  high load brief stretch. 
B)  passive range of motion (ROM). 
C)  low-load prolonged stretch. 
D)  joint mobilization.

Exam 13: Splinting Applications

Proper palmar support implies that the:

In terms of biomechanical considerations,the firm cone should be placed with the small end in the _____ side of the palm.

Digit platforms should only be used:

The hand-based thumb abduction splint is applied for:

The effectiveness of the inflatable pressure splint has:

At rest,the second metacarpal is aligned:

Extreme ulnar deviation results in:

The literature reviewing dorsal- and volar-based splinting is:

Loss of distal interphalangeal joint flexion may be due to:

The concept of dual obliquity states that objects held in the hand assume _____ oblique angle(s).

The following arch supports a cylindrical grasp:

The collateral ligaments are lengthened by:

The suggested splint for a proximal interphalangeal contracture is a _____ splint.

The most effective method to lengthen soft tissue is:

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