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All of the following is true of the Skeletal System except: - Answer a. It protects our internal organs b. It acts as a storehouse for certain minerals C. It acts as a filter for the lymphatic system d. It produces both red and white blood cells Short bones are typically found in these areas: - Answer a. Wrists b. Cranium C. Wrists and Ankle d. Ankles True or false. Babies have more bones than adults. - Answer A. True b. False This bone is the longest and strongest in the human body: - Answer a. Tibia b. Sternum c. Humerus D. Femur The science dealing with measurement of the size, weight, and proportions of the human body is called: - Answer A. Anthropometry b. Biomechanics c. Kinesiology d. Muscle testing These may be used to indicate anatomical landmarks on the surface of the skin: - Answer a. China markers B. Ink pencils c. Crayon d. Pencils Landmarks of the foot include all but: - Answer A. Tibial Crest b. Metatarsal Heads c. Styloid Process d. Navicular The symphysis pubis is located in the: - Answer a. Upper Extremity b. Posterior trunk C. Anterior trunk d. Lower Extremity Measurements that are done at the Natural Waist would include all but: - Answer a. Circumfrential BAngular c. M/L d. A/P
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Measuring from floor to knee center would be this type of measurement: - Answer a. M/L B. Length c. Circumfrential d. A/P This is a lower extremity landmark: - Answer a. Xiphoid Process B. Styloid Process c. ASIS d. Sternal Notch The Lateral malleolus is the distal end of the: - Answer a. Femur B. Fibula c. Sternum d. Tibia The Popliteal Fossa is located in the: - Answer a. Anterior Lower Extremity B. Posterior Lower Extremity c. Anterior Trunk d. Posterior Trunk The Acromion is located in the: - Answer A. Shoulder Area b. Spine c. Foot d. Lower Extremity The mandible is located in the: - Answer a. Lower Extremity b. Trunk Region C. Head d. Upper Extremity A specialized set of calipers used to measure the thickness of sections of the human body is known as: - Answer A. AP/ML Gauge b. Brannock c. Tape Measure d. Goniometer The Umbilicus is located in the: - Answer a. Lower Extremity b. Upper Extremity C. Abdomen d. Head This is used to take circumference and length measurements of body segments: - Answer a. AP/ML Gauge b. Brannock C. Tape Measure d. Goniometer
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d. Circumduction Amount of dorsiflexion required for normal gait is: - Answer a. 20 degrees b. 30 degrees C. 10 degrees d. 5 degrees Which of these terms is used for a "knock-kneed" position? - Answer a. Genu Varum b. Genu Recurvatum c. Osgood Schlatter's D. Genu Valgum Which of these terms is used for the distance between parallel lines intersecting the midpoint of each heel in gait cycle? - Answer A. Base of Support b. Center of Gravity c. Step Length d. Stride Length Each of these would be true of the use of assistive devices during ambulation except: - Answer a. Decreases joint forces B. Increase in foot pressures c. Assists in balance d. Assists in control of abnormal biomechanics Three point force system entails: - Answer a. Two counteractive forces are positioned on the opposite side above and below the corrective force b. Affecting alignment by controlling two adjacent skeletal segments C. All of the above d. The corrective force is located on the convex side of the curve at the joint addressed These orthoses may also serve as kinesthetic reminders to limit motion or avoid undesirable posture: - Answer a. Lower Extremity b. Upper Extremity C. Spinal d. All of the above These orthoses may also serve as kinesthetic reminders to limit motion or avoid undesirable posture: - Answer a. All of the above B. Spinal c. Lower Extremity d. Upper Extremity True or false. The long-term effects of skeletal malalignment can include the acquisition of pathomechanical deformities. - Answer a. False B. True
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True or false. One of the objectives with bracing is to provide Intervention with the least amount of control necessary. - Answer True To provide an orthotic without a prescription, all of these must be true except: - Answer a. It is billed in accordance with 3rd party payer regulations
. B is for a close friend c. No professional skills are expended in custom fitting the orthosis d. The patient is billed directly In compression hose, the maximum compression is achieved here: - Answer a. In the forefoot b. At the heel C. In the ankle d. In the calf All of these are indications for compression garments except: - Answer a. Burn Scar b. Varicose Veins c. Lymphedema D. Peripheral Neuropathy Which of these degrees of compression hose could be purchased over the counter?
- Answer a. 40-50 mmHg b. 20-30 mmHg C. 10-20 mm Hg d. 30-40 mmHg These compression garments are worn when the patient is non-ambulatory or post- surgical to help prevent pooling of blood in the legs that could lead to a venous thrombosis: - Answer a. Silver b. Support stockings C. Anti-embolism d. Lymphedema Prefabricated orthoses may be acquired: - Answer a. Free from Medicare distributors b. From used custom returns c. By custom fabricating them D. From inventory If the brace does not appear to fit correctly: - Answer a. Dispose of it b. Return it to the vendor or inventory c. Use it anyway D. Remove it and try again Patient Education includes all of these EXCEPT: - Answer a. Donning and Doffing b. Warranty and Return C. Trimming and Customization d. Care and Maintenance
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True or false. The certified fitter may refer repairs or adjustments to an orthosis to an orthotist or pedorthist without notifying the prescribing healthcare provider as long as repairs or adjustments conform to the original prescription. - Answer a. True b. False It is unethical for the certified fitter to accept any prescription when the certified fitter knows, or has good cause to believe, that the orthosis and/or shoes cannot be furnished: - Answer a. Next day b. Without additional cost C. Within a reasonable period of time d. In the exact color that the patient wants All certified fitters shall report to the Certifying Organization any conduct that appears to be: - Answer a. Unethical B. All of these c. Incompetent d. Illegal Stance phase consists of what percent of the gait cycle? - Answer A. 62 b. 25 c. 50 d. 38 The distance walked in a certain amount of time is known as: - Answer a. Cadence B. Velocity c. Step length d. Stride length Another name for Terminal Stance is: - Answer a. Foot flat b. Heel strike c. Toe off D. Heel off This gait consists of a limp adopted so as to avoid pain on weight bearing structures (as in hip, knee, or ankle injuries), characterized by a very short stance phase on the injured side: - Answer a. An Apraxic gait b. A Trendelenburg gait c. An ataxic gait D. An antalgic gait These use vessel size, controlled by the sympathetic nervous system, to move blood by pressure: - Answer a. Veins b. Lymphatic ducts c. Capillaries D. Arteries These use one-way valves controlled by muscle contractions to move the blood: - Answer a. Capillaries
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b. Arteries C. Veins d. Lymphatic ducts The Somatic and Autonomic nervous systems are part of: - Answer a. Both a and b B. The Peripheral Nervous System c. The Circulatory System d. The Central Nervous System The largest organ in the lymphatic system is: - Answer a. The lymph nodes b. The thymus C. The spleen d. The tonsils The liquid part of blood is called: - Answer A. Plasma b. White blood cells c. Water d. Red blood cells These are thin-walled blood vessels in which gas, nutrient and waste exchange occur: - Answer a. Arterioles B. Capillaries c. Arteries d. Veins Oxygenation and carbon-dioxide removal of the blood occurs here: - Answer a. Arterioles b. Heart C. Lungs d. Capillaries Plasma composes ______ of the blood: - Answer a. 35% b. 75% c. 25% D. 55% Which of these types of orthoses would fall within the scope of practice of a Cfo? - Answer A. Aspen Cervical Collar b. Tibial Fracture Bracing c. Scoliosis Jacket d. Halo All of these are required to become a Cfo except: - Answer a. 1000 hours of fitting experience b. Written Exam via CBT c. A reference letter from a referral source or CO or CP D. Video Practical Exam
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c. Muscular dystrophy D. Legg-Calve-Perthes This condition is caused by an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain. As a result, the affected area of the brain is unable to function, leading to an inability to move one or more limbs on one side of the body: - Answer a. Muscular dystrophy b. Charcot foot C. Cerebral vascular accident d. Charcot Marie Tooth This condition is the result of damage to a ligament which is the fibrous band which connects bone to bone: - Answer A. Sprains b. Cerebral vascular accident c. Ruptures d. Fracture Most of the body's fluids that are found outside of the cells are normally stored in: - Answer a. The blood vessels b. The bone marrow C. The interstitial spaces d. The kidneys Causes of edema may include all but: - Answer A. Eating too little salt b. Sunburn c. Problems with lymph nodes d. Some medicines This type of edema occurs because of dilation, or enlargement, of the veins and dysfunction of their valves: - Answer a. Lymphedema b. Dependent edema c. Mixed edema D. Venous edema This type of edema may be due to obstruction from pressure from a cancer, enlarged lymph nodes, destruction of lymph vessels by radiotherapy, or infiltration of the lymphatics by infection: - Answer a. Venous edema b. Mixed edema c. Lymphedema d. Dependent edema Which of these durometers would be the softest? - Answer a. 35 b. 70 C. 15 d. 40 Which of these are untrue of Aliplast? - Answer a. Low durometer b. Thermo-moldable
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c. Polyethylene Foam D. Open Cell What does "M.S.D.S." stand for? - Answer a. Monitor Safety. Do something! B. Material Safety Data Sheets c. Multiple Site Distribution Sales d. Material Safety and Disposal Safety What material is a lightweight, closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene foam often used in foam collars and foot orthotics? - Answer a. P-Cell b. EVA C. Plastazote d. Aliplast Which of these materials softens when heated and hardens when cooled, retaining the new shape? It is often used when a stiff, semi-rigid material is required in an orthotic. - Answer a. Nickelplast b. Neolon c. Polyethylene D. Polypropylene What is the common term for "hook and loop"? - Answer a. Pile B. Velcro c. Nylon d. Poron What would be the best tool to adjust a corset stay? - Answer a. Heat Gun b. Bending Irons c. Dremel Tool D. Stay Bender According to the facts in the presentation, how many disabling workplace injuries occur each year? - Answer A. Nearly 4 million b. Nearly 2 million c. Nearly 3 million d. Nearly 1 million All of these are true of Total Safety Management except: - Answer a. It involves ongoing comprehensive training B. It is all about the bottom line c. It promotes unity of purpose d. It is committed to employee empowerment Which of these would be an example of a cumulative trauma disorder? - Answer a. Ankle Sprain B. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome c. Muscle strain when lifting d. A fall
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Arthritic or post CVA patients are best served with this type of closure: - Answer a. Laces b. Snap C. Hook and Loop d. Buttons Loss of protective sensation in the diabetic foot can be assessed via: - Answer a. Exergen thermometer b. Pedograph C. 10gram 5.07 Monofilament d. Assessment of pedal pulses True or false. The final fitting is not complete until the patient and/or caregiver have successfully demonstrated donning/doffing of the orthosis. - Answer a. False B True For every business, a ______ is the vital first step - Answer a. Profit and Loss Sheet b. Marketing Plan c. Business Plan d. Mission Statement The orthotic fitter must use the applicable ____ codes - Answer a. HIPAA b. HIPPA c. HCPCS d. HIPPIE Selling your practice to professionals, patients and customers involves all of these key elements EXCEPT: - Answer a. Genuineness b. Brevity C. Shyness d. Professionalism As orthotic fitters, we highly depend upon individuals sending patients to us. These are called: - Answer a. Salesman b. Advertisers
. CReferral Sources d. Marketers These are the doctors are that are in charge if the patients every day medical care: - Answer A. PCP b. Orthotist c. Physical Therapist d. Endocrinologist Cold calling a professional office is: - Answer A. The least effective b. The most effective c. The least intimidating d. Encouraged by the physician
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Communicating patient information to the referring physician may include all of these EXCEPT: - Answer A. New Brace Pricing Structures b. Acknowledging Referrals c. Clarifying Prescriptions d. Reporting Patient Progress Clarifying Prescriptions or orders with the physician or their staff is usually done: - Answer a. automatically by computer b. in person C. via telephone d. via mail Acknowledging referrals is a way to thank the healthcare provider for their continued referrals. It can be done with all of these EXCEPT: - Answer a. card b. in person c. letter D. money Poor quality materials and devices may result in all of these EXCEPT: - Answer A. increased referrals b. loss of referrals c. litigation d. poor patient care Which of these fall under the scope of practice of an ABC Orthotic Fitter? - Answer a. Cervical Collars for Unstable Fractures B. Cervical Collars for Stable Spine Conditions c. Halos d. CTO's Which of these are in the scope of practice of an ABC Orthotic Fitter? - Answer A. Prefabricated TLSO b. CTOs c. Halos d. Scoliosis Braces Which of these would not be in the scope of practice of an ABC Orthotic Fitter? - Answer A. Functional Electrical Stimulation Orthotic b. Corsets c. Semi-Rigid TLSO d. Semi-Rigid LSO True or False? ABC Orthotic Fitters are allowed to formulate Treatment Plans? - Answer a. False B. True
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C. Lordosis d. Osteoporosis This condition is characterized by pain that shoots down the leg. A bulging or ruptured (herniated) disc is the most common cause of this pain: - Answer a. Scoliosis b. Kyphosis c. Ankylosing Spondylitis D. Sciatica These orthoses usually offer additional immobilization for the thumb area. They are indicated for soft tissue injuries, gamekeeper injuries, collateral ligament support and avulsion fractures of the thumb: - Answer a. Wrist-Hand-Finger Orthosis b. Wrist-Hand Cock-Up Splint C. Thumb Spica d. Wrist-Hand Orthosis Classic way to splint the hand after a stroke with thumb in full opposition, wrist in dorsiflexion, and MP joints flexed: - Answer a. Wrist-Hand-Finger Orthosis B. Wrist-Hand Cock-Up Splint c. Wrist-Hand Orthosis d. Thumb Spica A Shoulder Orthosis provides _______ pressure on the forearm/elbow: - Answer a. Downward b. Lateral c. No D. Upward This brace is effective following rotator cuff repairs, involved humeral fractures, and post-op shoulder/arm surgery where shoulder position and elbow flexion control are desired: - Answer a. Gunslinger Splint B. Airplane Splint c. Shoulder Orthosis d. Elbow Orthosis This upper extremity pathology is caused by an abnormal thickening of tough tissue (fibrous layer) underneath the skin of the palm and fingers that can cause the fingers to curl: - Answer A. Dupuytren Contracture b. Lupus c. Mallet Finger d. Rheumatoid arthritis This deformity of a finger is caused when the extensor tendon is damaged preventing the finger or thumb is not able to be straightened: - Answer a. Dupuytren Contracture b. Rheumatoid arthritis c. Lupus
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D. Mallet Finger This is a condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender. Also known as lateral epicondylitis: - Answer a. Carpel Tunnel B. Tennis Elbow c. Elbow Subluxation d. Bursitis This conditions is caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist, which may result in numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hand and fingers: - Answer A. Carpel Tunnel b. Elbow Subluxation c. Bursitis d. Epicondylitis Your patient is a 32 year old female, post traffic accident two days. The patient complains of neck pain in extension. Upon examination, you note the patient expresses pain during extension. You note no redness or swelling. There is limited range of motion during flexion, extension, lateral bending and rotation of the cervical spine. What pathology or pathologies do you suspect? - Answer Whiplash Your patient is a 32 year old female, post traffic accident two days. The patient complains of neck pain in extension. Upon examination, you note the patient expresses pain during extension. You note no redness or swelling. There is limited range of motion during flexion, extension, lateral bending and rotation of the cervical spine. What is the best orthotic solution for this patient? - Answer Soft Collar Your patient is a 32 year old female, post traffic accident two days. The patient complains of neck pain in extension. Upon examination, you note the patient expresses pain during extension. You note no redness or swelling. There is limited range of motion during flexion, extension, lateral bending and rotation of the cervical spine. What tools are needed to measure for this orthosis? - Answer Tape Measure Your patient is a 32 year old female, post traffic accident two days. The patient complains of neck pain in extension. Upon examination, you note the patient expresses pain during extension. You note no redness or swelling. There is limited range of motion during flexion, extension, lateral bending and rotation of the cervical spine. What landmarks are involved in measuring and fitting this orthosis? - Answer a. Sternal Notch b. Tip of Chin C. All of these Correct d. Neck Circumference Your patient is a 32 year old female, post traffic accident two days. The patient complains of neck pain in extension. Upon examination, you note the patient expresses pain during extension. You note no redness or swelling. There is limited range of motion during flexion, extension, lateral bending and rotation of the cervical
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c. Tip of Chin D. All of these Your patient is a 63 year old female, diagnosed with a chronic inflammation of the vertebra. The patient also has an open stoma at the trachea from a prior surgery six years ago for laryngeal cancer. The patient complains of neck pain during all movement of the neck. Upon examination, you note the patient expresses pain during all movements of the neck. You note no redness or swelling, but there is tenderness along the posterior aspect of the cervical spine. There is limited range of motion during flexion, extension, lateral bending and rotation of the cervical spine. The patients neighbor, Ms. Hays, calls to express her concern that the patient made it to her appointment because of weather. What do you tell her? - Answer Nothing Your patient is a 23 year old female, post jet ski accident where she hit hard on the water at high speed and compressed her neck. MRI reveals a disk between C6 and C7 that is bulging posteriorly. The patient complains of severe neck pain during all movement of the neck. Upon examination, you note the patient expresses pain during all movements of the neck. You note bruising and swelling just above C7, and there is tenderness along the posterior aspect of the cervical spine just above C7. There is little to no range of motion in flexion, extension, lateral bending and rotation of the cervical spine. What pathology or pathologies to you suspect? - Answer Disk Herniation Your patient is a 23 year old female, post jet ski accident where she hit hard on the water at high speed and compressed her neck. MRI reveals a disk between C6 and C7 that is bulging posteriorly. The patient complains of severe neck pain during all movement of the neck. Upon examination, you note the patient expresses pain during all movements of the neck. You note bruising and swelling just above C7 , and there is tenderness along the posterior aspect of the cervical spine just above C7. There is little to no range of motion in flexion, extension, lateral bending and rotation of the cervical spine. What is the best orthotic solution for this patient? - Answer Aspen Collar or Miami J Your patient is a 23 year old female, post jet ski accident where she hit hard on the water at high speed and compressed her neck. MRI reveals a disk between C6 and C7 that is bulging posteriorly. The patient complains of severe neck pain during all movement of the neck. Upon examination, you note the patient expresses pain during all movements of the neck. You note bruising and swelling just above C7 , and there is tenderness along the posterior aspect of the cervical spine just above C7. There is little to no range of motion in flexion, extension, lateral bending and rotation of the cervical spine. Which of these landmarks are NOT involved in measuring and fitting this orthosis? - Answer Xyphoid Process Your patient is a 67 year old male who is moderately active. The patient complains of mild discomfort in the lower back, and tingling of the legs, when standing for long periods of time. The patient states that the discomfort and tingling is relieved by flexing his back, like bending over a shopping cart while shopping. Upon examination, you note the patient expresses slight discomfort while standing that is
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relieved during flexion. You note no external signs of injury. There is normal range of motion in flexion, extension, lateral bending and rotation of the lumbar spine. What pathology or pathologies to you suspect? - Answer Lumbar Stenosis Your patient is a 67 year old male who is moderately active. The patient complains of mild discomfort in the lower back, and tingling of the legs, when standing for long periods of time. The patient states that the discomfort and tingling is relieved by flexing his back, like bending over a shopping cart while shopping. Upon examination, you note the patient expresses slight discomfort while standing that is relieved during flexion. You note no external signs of injury. There is normal range of motion in flexion, extension, lateral bending and rotation of the lumbar spine. What is the best orthotic solution for this patient? - Answer soft LSO Your patient is a 67 year old male who is moderately active. The patient complains of mild discomfort in the lower back, and tingling of the legs, when standing for long periods of time. The patient states that the discomfort and tingling is relieved by flexing his back, like bending over a shopping cart while shopping. Upon examination, you note the patient expresses slight discomfort while standing that is relieved during flexion. You note no external signs of injury. There is normal range of motion in flexion, extension, lateral bending and rotation of the lumbar spine. The ASIS is one of your landmarks. What does the acronym ASIS stand for? - Answer Anterior Superior Illiac Spine
