Mobility and transfersQuestion 1424 of 1700
What is a prosthetic?
- A brace that fixes an abnormal walking pattern
- A cushion for the bed
- An attachment that replaces a lost or weak limb
- A device that lifts residents
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Correct answer: An attachment that replaces a lost or weak limb
A prosthetic replicates the function of a limb.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.6: Applying Prosthetics and Orthotics
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026