This is the final test for those who have studied our Providence Nocturnal Scoliosis System training CD. The CD training course includes a multimedia presentation of the Providence System, and a narrated slide presentation and videos of various Providence orthosis procedures. The American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics has approved this course for continuing education credit. To earn five continuing education credits, study the CD, then take the exam below. Please be aware: You cannot take this test for credit if you haven't purchased and studied the CD, and you can only submit the exam for credit once for each CD ordered. If you would like to order the Providence course CD, and earn the CE credits, please call Spinal Technology Customer Service at 1-800-253-7868.

 

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1. The Providence Orthosis is a hyper-correction orthosis:

   True
   False
   

2. The Providence Orthosis was developed at:

   A. Princeton University
   B. Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI
   C. Peoria
   D. None of the above
   

3. The objective of the Providence Orthosis is to:

   A. Bend the curve
   B. Move the curve apices to mid-line or beyond
   C. Make the curve worse
   D. Do nothing
   

4. If a patient is 10 years old with a 35 degree curve:

   A. She/He has a high probability of curve progression
   B. She/He has a low probability of curve progression
   C. She/He is not a candidate for an orthosis
   D. She/He is too old for an orthosis
   

5. A high risk curve is:

   A. A lumbar curve
   B. A thoraco lumbar curve
   C. A double curve
   D. Less than 20 degree magnitude
   

6. The Providence System is a three-point pressure system:

   True
   False
   

7. The center line or reference line is located where on the measuring board?

   A. Horizontally through the board
   B. Diagonally through the board
   C. Vertically through the center of the board
   D. None of the above
   

8. Every Providence Orthosis has a:

   A. Window
   B. Shoulder Sling
   C. Lumbar Pad
   D. Neck Extension
   

9. The reference line is drawn on the x-ray between:

   A. C7 – S1
   B. L2 – L5
   C. T12 – L5
   D. Illiac crests
   

10. Circumference measurements should be:

    A. Extremely tight
    B. Extremely loose
    C. Snug
    D. Not taken
    

11. The patient should be placed on the measuring board:

    A. Face down
    B. Supine
    C. On their side
    D. Sitting
    

12. The lumbar pad on the Providence Orthosis is placed:

    A. At the zero row
    B. Between the illac crest/12th rib
    C. On the thoracic curve
    D. Both A&B
    

13. Lumbar pad compression when measuring the patient on the board should be:

    A. So tight the patient cannot tolerate it
    B. Very loose
    C. 1” to 2” of compression
    D. 3” to 4” of compression
    

14. Thoracic pad compression when measuring the patient on the board should be:

    A. ¾” to 1 ¼" compression
    B. Very loose
    C. So tight the patient cannot tolerate it
    D. 3” – 4” of compression
    

15. When the lumbar pad acts as a stabilizing pad,

    A. It stabilizes the pressure from the thoracic pad
    B. It keeps the brace from migrating
    C. It is placed on the “O” row
    D. All of the above
    

16. When fitting the Providence Orthosis the patient should be:

    A. Prone
    B. Supine
    C. Side lying
    D. Sitting
    

17. The Providence Orthosis should be worn loose during the break-in period and progressively tightened over time.

    True
    False
    

18. Pressure testing helps:

    A. Define the effectiveness of the orthosis
    B. Determine where orthosis needs to be tightened
    C. Reduce the number of x-rays
    D. All of the above
    

19. The Providence can also treat:

    A. Obese patients
    B. Neuromuscular scoliosis patients
    C. Non-compliant with full-time brace patients
    D. All of the above
    

20. For questions, call Spinal Technology, Inc. 1-800-253-7868:

    True
    False
    

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