ORTHOTIC FITTER COURSE EXAM Q&A 2026
STUDY GUIDE FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ Charcot Foot. Answer: This secondary pathology may begin as a
mildly subluxed navicular and end as a convex foot with a rocker-
bottom appearance.
◉ Amputations related to diabetes account for _________ of all
nontraumatic amputation in the US. Answer: 50%
◉ Type 1 Diabetes. Answer: In this form of diabetes, the body
undergoes an auto-immune response and destroys the beta cells in the
pancreas.
◉ Type 2 Diabetes. Answer: In this type of diabetes, the body either
does not make enough insulin or cannot use the insulin it makes
effectively.
◉ In a healthy, non-diabetic the A1c should be around:. Answer: 7%
◉ Medicare benefits generally pay the cost of ___ pair of depth-inlay
shoes and ___ set(s) of prefabricated, heat molded inserts. Answer: 1
pair, 3 sets
,◉ Insulin:. Answer: a. Helps to regulate carbohydrate metabolism
b. Plays an active part in the metabolism of triglycerides and proteins
c. All of the above.
d. Is made in the pancreas
◉ Glucose Channel. Answer: Insulin plays a critical role in the
absorption of glucose into body cells by activating the ___
◉ Secondary pathologies of diabetes can include:. Answer: a. Stroke
b. All of the above
c. Pregnancy complications
d. Blindness
◉ Subtalar Joint (Talocalcaneal Joint). Answer: This joint has 3 facets
and is located between the talus and calcaneus bones. it has triplane
motion and is one of the main joints of the foot pertaining to
biomechanics.
◉ 26 Bones. Answer: How many bones are in the foot?
◉ Hallux (Big Toe). Answer: Which one of the digits only have an IP
Joint?
, ◉ Fibula. Answer: The Peroneal muscles are associated with the?
◉ Base of the Tibia. Answer: The medial malleoli is formed by the:
◉ 33 Joints. Answer: There are _______ joints in the foot?
◉ 2. Answer: The transverse tarsal joint also referred to as the midtarsal
and chopart's joint is comprised of ___ joint(s).
◉ Navicular. Answer: Which bone is the "Keystone" to the medial
longitudinal arch?
◉ Lateral-Collateral. Answer: The three important ligaments on the
outer or lateral side of the ankle are referred to as the ___ ligament.
◉ Clavus Durus. Answer: -"Hard Corn"
-Thickened layers of skin caused by repeated pressure or friction.
-Have a well circumscribed and have a central conical keratin core.
◉ Clavus Mollis. Answer: -"Soft Corns"
-caused by wearing tight shoes that squeeze the toes together.
-White, moist skin between the toes
-Commonly occur between the 4th and 5th toes.
STUDY GUIDE FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ Charcot Foot. Answer: This secondary pathology may begin as a
mildly subluxed navicular and end as a convex foot with a rocker-
bottom appearance.
◉ Amputations related to diabetes account for _________ of all
nontraumatic amputation in the US. Answer: 50%
◉ Type 1 Diabetes. Answer: In this form of diabetes, the body
undergoes an auto-immune response and destroys the beta cells in the
pancreas.
◉ Type 2 Diabetes. Answer: In this type of diabetes, the body either
does not make enough insulin or cannot use the insulin it makes
effectively.
◉ In a healthy, non-diabetic the A1c should be around:. Answer: 7%
◉ Medicare benefits generally pay the cost of ___ pair of depth-inlay
shoes and ___ set(s) of prefabricated, heat molded inserts. Answer: 1
pair, 3 sets
,◉ Insulin:. Answer: a. Helps to regulate carbohydrate metabolism
b. Plays an active part in the metabolism of triglycerides and proteins
c. All of the above.
d. Is made in the pancreas
◉ Glucose Channel. Answer: Insulin plays a critical role in the
absorption of glucose into body cells by activating the ___
◉ Secondary pathologies of diabetes can include:. Answer: a. Stroke
b. All of the above
c. Pregnancy complications
d. Blindness
◉ Subtalar Joint (Talocalcaneal Joint). Answer: This joint has 3 facets
and is located between the talus and calcaneus bones. it has triplane
motion and is one of the main joints of the foot pertaining to
biomechanics.
◉ 26 Bones. Answer: How many bones are in the foot?
◉ Hallux (Big Toe). Answer: Which one of the digits only have an IP
Joint?
, ◉ Fibula. Answer: The Peroneal muscles are associated with the?
◉ Base of the Tibia. Answer: The medial malleoli is formed by the:
◉ 33 Joints. Answer: There are _______ joints in the foot?
◉ 2. Answer: The transverse tarsal joint also referred to as the midtarsal
and chopart's joint is comprised of ___ joint(s).
◉ Navicular. Answer: Which bone is the "Keystone" to the medial
longitudinal arch?
◉ Lateral-Collateral. Answer: The three important ligaments on the
outer or lateral side of the ankle are referred to as the ___ ligament.
◉ Clavus Durus. Answer: -"Hard Corn"
-Thickened layers of skin caused by repeated pressure or friction.
-Have a well circumscribed and have a central conical keratin core.
◉ Clavus Mollis. Answer: -"Soft Corns"
-caused by wearing tight shoes that squeeze the toes together.
-White, moist skin between the toes
-Commonly occur between the 4th and 5th toes.
