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Which of the following control systems is displayed below? L                                       M

True or False: The double upright metal AFO uprights should be in total contact with the limb from above the ankle joints to the calf band.

Acme Company uses a standard cost accounting system and applies manufacturing overhead costs to inventory based on machine hours. Budgeted fixed manufacturing overhead costs are $496,000 per year and budgeted machine hours are 62,000 per year. During the current year, actual machine hours are 60,500, the total variance for fixed manufacturing overhead costs is $3,100 unfavorable, and the fixed manufacturing overhead budget variance is $1,700 favorable. For purposes of computing these variances, what are the standard hour allowed for actual production?

Which of the following pediatric foot conditions presents as a rocker bottom foot?

A patient comes to your office with a prescription for a walking boot although they are still under NWB (non weight bearing) orders. They have a fracture at the distal 1/3 of the fibula they sustained about 6 weeks ago. The patient is currently in a splint as the cast was just removed in the Dr’s office this morning. How many more weeks should the patient expect to be immobilized until clinical union of the fracture has occurred?

Which part of the shoe can have a particular shape such as curved, semi-curved or straight? In the treatment of pediatric metatarsus adductus, it can be described as reverse or straight.

What is the most widely used prehospitalization triage algorithm in the US?

Part of the equipment selection process for selecting mechanical ventilation at home requires other methods of providing ventilation to be examined. Which method relies on motion to displace the abdominal contents to facilitate diaphragmatic motion and ventilation?

What end of life concept is care of patients and families at the end of life and during the last few weeks or months of life to minimize suffering by providing appropriate symptom management and emotional support?

List two diseases that may benefit from home mechanical ventilation.