ORTHOPIDIC TEST LATEST EXAM QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS A+ GRADE ACED
Which type of nerve is typically unaffected by diabetic peripheral neuropathy? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>Aural
Which of the following is an anticonvulsant commonly used to treat the effects of peripheral
neurpathy? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>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. - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>Prescription, order
When skin is described as erythematous, it has a __________ appearance. - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>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. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>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? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>OSHA
The ABC Credential Holder may not utilize or deliver ________ devices or components when
providing and billing a new orthosis, prosthesis or pedorthic device. - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>Used
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,__________, a condition often associated with peripheral neuropathy, is a painful response to a
typically non-painful stimulus. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Allodynia
Generally speaking, a Certified Fitter of Therapeutic Shoes may delegate their responsibilities via
privileging to _________. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>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. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Dignity and status
In the United States, and several other countries, the concentration of glucose in the blood is
measured in ______. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Milligrams per deciliter
Which of the following are NOT nerves found in the foot or ankle? - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>Trigeminal and ethmoidal nerves
The anterior tibial tendon, extensor hallucis longus and _________ serve to dorsiflex the foot. -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>Extensor digitorum longus
The __________, through the action of the Achilles tendon, is the strongest hindfoot inverter. -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>Triceps surae muscle
The therapeutic shoe fitter's treatment plan includes all the following except: - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>Design, material selection, fabrication and modification of shoe inserts.
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, 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>Superficial peroneal nerve
There are ________ nerve endings in the foot. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>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. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Blucher
A shoe sole that is ¾" thick is ___ irons th ick? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>36
The HCPCS code for a heat-moldable diabetic shoe insert that has been neither heated nor
molded is: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>A5510
The "Place of Service" code used when billing therapeutic footwear to Medicare is "12", or
_______. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Home
The sesamoid bones lie within the _________ tendon. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Flexor hallucis
brevis
The immovable joint between the tibia and the fibula at the ankle is called a(n) _________. -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>Syndesmosis
The _______ is a strip of leather around the edge of the sole to which the upper is attached. -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>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. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Shank
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ANSWERS A+ GRADE ACED
Which type of nerve is typically unaffected by diabetic peripheral neuropathy? - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>Aural
Which of the following is an anticonvulsant commonly used to treat the effects of peripheral
neurpathy? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>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. - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>Prescription, order
When skin is described as erythematous, it has a __________ appearance. - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>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. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>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? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>OSHA
The ABC Credential Holder may not utilize or deliver ________ devices or components when
providing and billing a new orthosis, prosthesis or pedorthic device. - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>Used
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,__________, a condition often associated with peripheral neuropathy, is a painful response to a
typically non-painful stimulus. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Allodynia
Generally speaking, a Certified Fitter of Therapeutic Shoes may delegate their responsibilities via
privileging to _________. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>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. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Dignity and status
In the United States, and several other countries, the concentration of glucose in the blood is
measured in ______. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Milligrams per deciliter
Which of the following are NOT nerves found in the foot or ankle? - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>Trigeminal and ethmoidal nerves
The anterior tibial tendon, extensor hallucis longus and _________ serve to dorsiflex the foot. -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>Extensor digitorum longus
The __________, through the action of the Achilles tendon, is the strongest hindfoot inverter. -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>Triceps surae muscle
The therapeutic shoe fitter's treatment plan includes all the following except: - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>Design, material selection, fabrication and modification of shoe inserts.
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, 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>Superficial peroneal nerve
There are ________ nerve endings in the foot. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>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. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Blucher
A shoe sole that is ¾" thick is ___ irons th ick? - CORRECT ANSWER >>>36
The HCPCS code for a heat-moldable diabetic shoe insert that has been neither heated nor
molded is: - CORRECT ANSWER >>>A5510
The "Place of Service" code used when billing therapeutic footwear to Medicare is "12", or
_______. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Home
The sesamoid bones lie within the _________ tendon. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Flexor hallucis
brevis
The immovable joint between the tibia and the fibula at the ankle is called a(n) _________. -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>Syndesmosis
The _______ is a strip of leather around the edge of the sole to which the upper is attached. -
CORRECT ANSWER >>>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. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Shank
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