CERTIFIED PROSTHETIC ORTHOTIC ASSISTANT UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS

CERTIFIED PROSTHETIC ORTHOTIC ASSISTANT UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
Certified Prosthetic Orthotic Assistant Actual EXAM
Paper 2026/2027 Complete Questions and Answers
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Question:
Purpose of corrective foot orthotics.

Answer:
modifies closed kinetic chain motion and loading



Question:
Purpose of metatarsal pad.

Answer:
moves pressure from metatarsal heads to metatarsal shafts allows for more push-off in weak or
inflexible feet (located posterior to metatarsal heads



Question:
Purpose of longitudinal arch support.

Answer:
prevent depression of subtler joint and correct for pes planus



Question:
Purpose of rear foot posting.

Answer:
alters position (of subtler joint)



Question:

,Rearfoot posting: varus vs valgus posting.

Answer:
Varus posting (medial wedge): limits or controls eversion of calcaneus Valgus post (lateral wedge):
controls calcaneus for excessive inversion or supination



Question:
Purpose of forefoot posting.

Answer:
supports forefoot



Question:
Forefoot posting: medial wedge is prescribed for forefoot _______________ (varus/valgus) while
lateral wedge is prescribed for forefoot ________________ (vary/valgus).

Answer:
medial wedge: forefoot varus lateral wedge: forefoot valgus



Question:
Purpose of heel lifts.

Answer:
accommodates for: leg length discrepancy limitation in dorsiflexion



Question:
Purpose of rocker bar.

Answer:
improves weight shift onto metatarsals (located proximal to metatarsal heads)



Question:

, Purpose of rocker bottom:.

Answer:
improves push-off in weak or inflexible feet



Question:
General types of AFO.

Answer:
- hinged/articulating free motion dorsiflexion assist plantarflexion stop dorsiflexion stop static or
solid AFO ground action AFO patellar tendon bearing AFO Charcot restrain orthotic walker boot



Question:
Purpose of hinges/articulating AFO.

Answer:
allows motion in sagittal plane and controls other motions



Question:
Purpose of free motion AFO.

Answer:
little or no resistance to plantarflexion or dorsiflexion, helps maintain alignment and medial/lateral
stability



Question:
Purpose of dorsiflexion assist AFO.

Answer:
- weak dorsiflexion limited resistance to plantarflexion assist toe clearance help control
plantarflexion [example: posterior leaf spring}