Podiatry Medical Assistant Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Plantar fasciitis/heel pain -
correct answer ✅a disorder of the fascia in the bottom of the foot
that causes pain to the heel and arch
Pes cavus -
correct answer ✅high arch
Pes planus -
correct answer ✅flat feet, lower or fallen arch
Morton's neuroma -
correct answer ✅a benign growth of nerve tissue between the
metatarsals that can cause tingling and burning.
verruca plantaris -
correct answer ✅a lesion/wart caused by a virus that occurs on
the bottom of the feet that can spread
Tendinitis -
correct answer ✅Inflammation of tendons, which connects muscle
to bone. Can occur in multiple tendons in the ankle.
,Podiatry Medical Assistant Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Ingrown nail -
correct answer ✅a condition in which the nail plate grows into the
skin and becomes buried underneath. If untreated, it may become
infected.
Nail avulsion -
correct answer ✅Removal of some or all of the nail plate, usually
for painful or ingrown nails
Nail matrixectomy -
correct answer ✅Permanent removal of some or all of the nail
plate. This is done by applying phenol (an acid) to the root of the
nail after the nail plate has been removed.
Excisional matrixectomy -
correct answer ✅Permanent removal of some or all of the nail
plate by cutting out the root.
Onychomycosis/tinea unguium/nail fungus -
correct answer ✅a fungal infection of the nail. This causes the
nails to become thick, discoloration, and lifting from the nail bed.
, Podiatry Medical Assistant Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Tinea pedis/athlete's foot -
correct answer ✅a fungal infection of the skin on the feet. This
causes flaking, dryness, and itching.
Bunion/hallux valgus -
correct answer ✅a bony projection on the inside of your foot that
is caused by the drifting of the first metatarsal. can either be
genetic or acquired.
Tailor's bunion/bunionette -
correct answer ✅a bunion of the 5th metatarsal
Hammertoe -
correct answer ✅a deformity that causes the toes to contract into
a permanent curl. This is due to the tightening of muscles
underneath the toe. This can be genetic or acquired.
Claw toe -
correct answer ✅a deformity that causes the ends of the toes to
point downward into the ground. This can cause calluses and
wounds.
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Plantar fasciitis/heel pain -
correct answer ✅a disorder of the fascia in the bottom of the foot
that causes pain to the heel and arch
Pes cavus -
correct answer ✅high arch
Pes planus -
correct answer ✅flat feet, lower or fallen arch
Morton's neuroma -
correct answer ✅a benign growth of nerve tissue between the
metatarsals that can cause tingling and burning.
verruca plantaris -
correct answer ✅a lesion/wart caused by a virus that occurs on
the bottom of the feet that can spread
Tendinitis -
correct answer ✅Inflammation of tendons, which connects muscle
to bone. Can occur in multiple tendons in the ankle.
,Podiatry Medical Assistant Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Ingrown nail -
correct answer ✅a condition in which the nail plate grows into the
skin and becomes buried underneath. If untreated, it may become
infected.
Nail avulsion -
correct answer ✅Removal of some or all of the nail plate, usually
for painful or ingrown nails
Nail matrixectomy -
correct answer ✅Permanent removal of some or all of the nail
plate. This is done by applying phenol (an acid) to the root of the
nail after the nail plate has been removed.
Excisional matrixectomy -
correct answer ✅Permanent removal of some or all of the nail
plate by cutting out the root.
Onychomycosis/tinea unguium/nail fungus -
correct answer ✅a fungal infection of the nail. This causes the
nails to become thick, discoloration, and lifting from the nail bed.
, Podiatry Medical Assistant Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Tinea pedis/athlete's foot -
correct answer ✅a fungal infection of the skin on the feet. This
causes flaking, dryness, and itching.
Bunion/hallux valgus -
correct answer ✅a bony projection on the inside of your foot that
is caused by the drifting of the first metatarsal. can either be
genetic or acquired.
Tailor's bunion/bunionette -
correct answer ✅a bunion of the 5th metatarsal
Hammertoe -
correct answer ✅a deformity that causes the toes to contract into
a permanent curl. This is due to the tightening of muscles
underneath the toe. This can be genetic or acquired.
Claw toe -
correct answer ✅a deformity that causes the ends of the toes to
point downward into the ground. This can cause calluses and
wounds.
