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Introduction to Utilizing 3D Printing in Occupational Therapy

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1.  Public health concerns for heated plastics that are used for 3D printing include which of the following?
  1. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Ultrafine Particulate Matter
  2. There have been no proven emissions from 3D printers
  3. Greenhouse gas & smog
  4. Carbon dioxide and fine inhalable particulate matter
2.  When 3D printers produce an object, what action/step occurs after the computer design (CAD), slicing, load filament onto printer, and sending the object to the printer:
  1. Thermoplastic sheets are contoured by a laser
  2. Radiation is utilized to soft thermoplastic to produce a shape
  3. Filament moves through a heated nozzle
  4. Items are selected through a drop-down menu on the printer
3.  Research suggests that caution should be used when operating in poorly ventilated spaces. The most effective way to set up a 3D printing space should include which of the following?
  1. The use of enclosure
  2. An enclosure with a ventilation fan
  3. Use of a HEPA filter
  4. All of the above are recommended as the most effective combination
4.  Which of the following is a precaution regarding 3D printing orthotics?
  1. There are NO precautions
  2. The filament should be FDA approved for wear on the skin
  3. 3D printing is relatively easy and quick for custom orthotics
  4. Adaptive equipment is not a reasonable print
5.  What is the name of a temporary vertical structure used during printing to hold an item and then removed after the print is finished?
  1. Raft
  2. Support of scaffold
  3. Kayak
  4. 3Dbenchy
6.  What is the name of the temporary horizontal structure used during the printing process to provide stabilization?
  1. Raft
  2. Support of scaffold
  3. Kayak
  4. 3Dbenchy
7.  Which type of 3D printing filament is produced from cornstarch?
  1. ABS
  2. PLA
  3. STV
  4. DRY
8.  What is the average cost of a 3D printer?
  1. $150
  2. $900
  3. $1150
  4. $1700
9.  When creating an adapted cup or utensil, all of the following may be a concern for food safety EXCEPT:
  1. Bacteria build-up
  2. Cracking if put in the refrigerator/freezer
  3. Not dishwasher safe (and maybe not even hot drinks)
  4. ABS vs. PLA
10.  Where might an OT practitioner who doesn't own a 3D printer might find one for public use?
  1. An electronic store
  2. Local public library
  3. Neighbor's house
  4. Engineering design firm

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