Orthopidic Test
Which type of nerve is typically unaffected by diabetic peripheral neuropathy? - ANS-Aural
Which of the following is an anticonvulsant commonly used to treat the effects of peripheral
neurpathy? - ANS-Gabapentin
The ABC Credential Holder must receive a ____________ from a physician or other licensed
healthcare prescriber or other valid ___________ that meets the Profession's standards before
providing any orthosis, prosthesis or pedorthic device to a patient. - ANS-Prescription, order
When skin is described as erythematous, it has a __________ appearance. - ANS-Reddened
As soon as possible, the ABC Credential Holder must notify the referring physician or other
licensed healthcare prescriber of changes in the patient's ________ that affect the patient's
orthotic, prosthetic or pedorthic treatment plan. - ANS-Medical condition
What entity did congress create in 1970 to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for
workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and
assistance? - ANS-OSHA
The ABC Credential Holder may not utilize or deliver ________ devices or components when
providing and billing a new orthosis, prosthesis or pedorthic device. - ANS-Used
__________, a condition often associated with peripheral neuropathy, is a painful response to a
typically non-painful stimulus. - ANS-Allodynia
Generally speaking, a Certified Fitter of Therapeutic Shoes may delegate their responsibilities
via privileging to _________. - ANS-a. An uncredentialled lab technician
b. An uncredentialled clerical staff member
c. A referring physiciand.
(((( None of the above)))
The ABC Credential Holder has the responsibility to conduct himself/herself in a manner that will
assure the ___________ of the Profession. - ANS-Dignity and status
In the United States, and several other countries, the concentration of glucose in the blood is
measured in ______. - ANS-Milligrams per deciliter
Which of the following are NOT nerves found in the foot or ankle? - ANS-Trigeminal and
ethmoidal nerves
, The anterior tibial tendon, extensor hallucis longus and _________ serve to dorsiflex the foot. -
ANS-Extensor digitorum longus
The __________, through the action of the Achilles tendon, is the strongest hindfoot inverter. -
ANS-Triceps surae muscle
The therapeutic shoe fitter's treatment plan includes all the following except: - ANS-Design,
material selection, fabrication and modification of shoe inserts.
At the junction between the upper two-thirds and lower one-thirds of the leg, the __________
nerve is divided into medial dorsal cutaneous nerve and intermediate dorsal cutaneous nerve. -
ANS-Superficial peroneal nerve
There are ________ nerve endings in the foot. - ANS-Over 7000
The _______ shoe style has open lacing with shoe lace tabs (lace stays) sewn on top as
opposed to being one with the vamp. - ANS-Blucher
A shoe sole that is ¾" thick is ___ irons th ick? - ANS-36
The HCPCS code for a heat-moldable diabetic shoe insert that has been neither heated nor
molded is: - ANS-A5510
The "Place of Service" code used when billing therapeutic footwear to Medicare is "12", or
_______. - ANS-Home
The sesamoid bones lie within the _________ tendon. - ANS-Flexor hallucis brevis
The immovable joint between the tibia and the fibula at the ankle is called a(n) _________. -
ANS-Syndesmosis
The _______ is a strip of leather around the edge of the sole to which the upper is attached. -
ANS-Welt
The _______ is a structural stiffener added to the sole of a shoe and can be made of steel,
fiberglass, nylon, Kevlar or carbon graphite composites. - ANS-Shank
_________ is known to be a very soft, supple, stretchable leather but does not hold up as well
to extended wear compared to calfskin. - ANS-Deerskin
The acronym HCPCS stands for: - ANS-Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
he codes contained in the 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases
and Related Health Problems system are more commonly referred to as: - ANS-ICD-10 Codes
Which type of nerve is typically unaffected by diabetic peripheral neuropathy? - ANS-Aural
Which of the following is an anticonvulsant commonly used to treat the effects of peripheral
neurpathy? - ANS-Gabapentin
The ABC Credential Holder must receive a ____________ from a physician or other licensed
healthcare prescriber or other valid ___________ that meets the Profession's standards before
providing any orthosis, prosthesis or pedorthic device to a patient. - ANS-Prescription, order
When skin is described as erythematous, it has a __________ appearance. - ANS-Reddened
As soon as possible, the ABC Credential Holder must notify the referring physician or other
licensed healthcare prescriber of changes in the patient's ________ that affect the patient's
orthotic, prosthetic or pedorthic treatment plan. - ANS-Medical condition
What entity did congress create in 1970 to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for
workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and
assistance? - ANS-OSHA
The ABC Credential Holder may not utilize or deliver ________ devices or components when
providing and billing a new orthosis, prosthesis or pedorthic device. - ANS-Used
__________, a condition often associated with peripheral neuropathy, is a painful response to a
typically non-painful stimulus. - ANS-Allodynia
Generally speaking, a Certified Fitter of Therapeutic Shoes may delegate their responsibilities
via privileging to _________. - ANS-a. An uncredentialled lab technician
b. An uncredentialled clerical staff member
c. A referring physiciand.
(((( None of the above)))
The ABC Credential Holder has the responsibility to conduct himself/herself in a manner that will
assure the ___________ of the Profession. - ANS-Dignity and status
In the United States, and several other countries, the concentration of glucose in the blood is
measured in ______. - ANS-Milligrams per deciliter
Which of the following are NOT nerves found in the foot or ankle? - ANS-Trigeminal and
ethmoidal nerves
, The anterior tibial tendon, extensor hallucis longus and _________ serve to dorsiflex the foot. -
ANS-Extensor digitorum longus
The __________, through the action of the Achilles tendon, is the strongest hindfoot inverter. -
ANS-Triceps surae muscle
The therapeutic shoe fitter's treatment plan includes all the following except: - ANS-Design,
material selection, fabrication and modification of shoe inserts.
At the junction between the upper two-thirds and lower one-thirds of the leg, the __________
nerve is divided into medial dorsal cutaneous nerve and intermediate dorsal cutaneous nerve. -
ANS-Superficial peroneal nerve
There are ________ nerve endings in the foot. - ANS-Over 7000
The _______ shoe style has open lacing with shoe lace tabs (lace stays) sewn on top as
opposed to being one with the vamp. - ANS-Blucher
A shoe sole that is ¾" thick is ___ irons th ick? - ANS-36
The HCPCS code for a heat-moldable diabetic shoe insert that has been neither heated nor
molded is: - ANS-A5510
The "Place of Service" code used when billing therapeutic footwear to Medicare is "12", or
_______. - ANS-Home
The sesamoid bones lie within the _________ tendon. - ANS-Flexor hallucis brevis
The immovable joint between the tibia and the fibula at the ankle is called a(n) _________. -
ANS-Syndesmosis
The _______ is a strip of leather around the edge of the sole to which the upper is attached. -
ANS-Welt
The _______ is a structural stiffener added to the sole of a shoe and can be made of steel,
fiberglass, nylon, Kevlar or carbon graphite composites. - ANS-Shank
_________ is known to be a very soft, supple, stretchable leather but does not hold up as well
to extended wear compared to calfskin. - ANS-Deerskin
The acronym HCPCS stands for: - ANS-Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
he codes contained in the 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases
and Related Health Problems system are more commonly referred to as: - ANS-ICD-10 Codes
