Orthotics Exam 2026 with all Correct & 100% Verified
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When correcting a tracing for a metal AFO, what is the added clearance for metal width at the
calf band location?
1/4"
1/2"
3/4"
3/16" ✔Correct Answer-1/4"
What nerve could be compressed when pressure is applied at Fibular head level?
Acetabular
Peroneal
Mastoid
Glenoid ✔Correct Answer-Peroneal
On a HKAFO the medial hip height is always ________ to the lateral height?
Higher
Behind
Lower
All of the above ✔Correct Answer-lower
4. The deepest point on a metatarsal pad is in line with which metatarsal head?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th ✔Correct Answer-2nd
How many arches are in the foot ?
1
2
3
4 ✔Correct Answer-3
Which thermoforming plastic listed is the stiffest?
Polypropylene
,Polyethylene
Proflex
Copolymer ✔Correct Answer-polypropylene
On a typical thermoplastic AFO, the starting trimlines of the calf section wrap around _____ of
the circumference.
50%
65%
75%
80% ✔Correct Answer-75%
When bending the palmar section of the Long Opponens hand splint, how much space is left to
accommodate the foam liner?
5/8"
1/2"
3/16"
1/4" ✔Correct Answer-1/4"
When fabricating the calf band for a metal AFO what is the formula for calculating the length of
metal needed?
½ calf circumference
½ Calf circumference + 2"
½ Calf circumference + 1 ½"
½ Calf circumference + 2 ½" ✔Correct Answer-1/2 calf circumference + 1 1/2"
which of the following is true about the lumbosacral joint?
a. ball and socket joint
b. located between L5 and sacrum
c. the largest joint of the body
d. where the hip joints connect with the pubic bone ✔Correct Answer-located between L5
and sacrum
11. Which head shape has a longer AP and shorter ML?
Scaphycephaly
Plagiocephaly
Brachycephaly ✔Correct Answer-scaphycephaly
12. For a GRAFO, the trimlines being anterior to the malleoli, create what type of biomechanical
force?
, Dorsiflexion assist
Plantarflexion assist
Dorsiflexion resist/stop
Plantarflexion resist/stop ✔Correct Answer-dorsiflexion resist/stop
13. What is the most common occurring double curve in idiopathic adolescent scoliosis?
Left thoracic, left lumbar
Right thoracic, left lumbar
Left thoracic, Right lumbar
Right thoracic, right lumbar ✔Correct Answer-right thoracic, left lumbar
14. For a thermoplastic AFO, what are the typical plaster buildups at the malleoli?
lateral 3/16th & medial 1/8th
lateral 1/8th & medial 3/8th
lateral 1/8th & medial 3/16th
lateral 3/8th & medial 1/8th ✔Correct Answer-lateral 1/8th and medial 3/16th
which of the following is not reccommended to do when modifying for a CROW boot?
a. carve dorsum to allow the foot to compress into the foam on the plantar aspect
b. build up bony prominences with minimal clearance so no large spaces are created
c. do not extend the footplate so total contact is made
d. flair proximal brim to ensure the orthosis does not dig into the patient ✔Correct Answer-do
not extend the footplate so total contact is made
16. What is one biomechanical purpose of a metatarsal pad?
Provide support for the lateral longitudinal arch
Help support/maintain the transverse arch
Help the patient's foot flex
Stabilize the midfoot against flexion ✔Correct Answer-helps support and maintain the
transverse arch
17. When thermoforming a thermoplastic WHO lined with foam, once the foam liner is formed
and secured to the plaster model, what should be done in preparation for pulling the plastic
shell?
Spray liner with silicone
Remove liner and set aside for later
Rotate model so the seam is facing down
Answers |Actual Complete Update |Already Graded A+
When correcting a tracing for a metal AFO, what is the added clearance for metal width at the
calf band location?
1/4"
1/2"
3/4"
3/16" ✔Correct Answer-1/4"
What nerve could be compressed when pressure is applied at Fibular head level?
Acetabular
Peroneal
Mastoid
Glenoid ✔Correct Answer-Peroneal
On a HKAFO the medial hip height is always ________ to the lateral height?
Higher
Behind
Lower
All of the above ✔Correct Answer-lower
4. The deepest point on a metatarsal pad is in line with which metatarsal head?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th ✔Correct Answer-2nd
How many arches are in the foot ?
1
2
3
4 ✔Correct Answer-3
Which thermoforming plastic listed is the stiffest?
Polypropylene
,Polyethylene
Proflex
Copolymer ✔Correct Answer-polypropylene
On a typical thermoplastic AFO, the starting trimlines of the calf section wrap around _____ of
the circumference.
50%
65%
75%
80% ✔Correct Answer-75%
When bending the palmar section of the Long Opponens hand splint, how much space is left to
accommodate the foam liner?
5/8"
1/2"
3/16"
1/4" ✔Correct Answer-1/4"
When fabricating the calf band for a metal AFO what is the formula for calculating the length of
metal needed?
½ calf circumference
½ Calf circumference + 2"
½ Calf circumference + 1 ½"
½ Calf circumference + 2 ½" ✔Correct Answer-1/2 calf circumference + 1 1/2"
which of the following is true about the lumbosacral joint?
a. ball and socket joint
b. located between L5 and sacrum
c. the largest joint of the body
d. where the hip joints connect with the pubic bone ✔Correct Answer-located between L5
and sacrum
11. Which head shape has a longer AP and shorter ML?
Scaphycephaly
Plagiocephaly
Brachycephaly ✔Correct Answer-scaphycephaly
12. For a GRAFO, the trimlines being anterior to the malleoli, create what type of biomechanical
force?
, Dorsiflexion assist
Plantarflexion assist
Dorsiflexion resist/stop
Plantarflexion resist/stop ✔Correct Answer-dorsiflexion resist/stop
13. What is the most common occurring double curve in idiopathic adolescent scoliosis?
Left thoracic, left lumbar
Right thoracic, left lumbar
Left thoracic, Right lumbar
Right thoracic, right lumbar ✔Correct Answer-right thoracic, left lumbar
14. For a thermoplastic AFO, what are the typical plaster buildups at the malleoli?
lateral 3/16th & medial 1/8th
lateral 1/8th & medial 3/8th
lateral 1/8th & medial 3/16th
lateral 3/8th & medial 1/8th ✔Correct Answer-lateral 1/8th and medial 3/16th
which of the following is not reccommended to do when modifying for a CROW boot?
a. carve dorsum to allow the foot to compress into the foam on the plantar aspect
b. build up bony prominences with minimal clearance so no large spaces are created
c. do not extend the footplate so total contact is made
d. flair proximal brim to ensure the orthosis does not dig into the patient ✔Correct Answer-do
not extend the footplate so total contact is made
16. What is one biomechanical purpose of a metatarsal pad?
Provide support for the lateral longitudinal arch
Help support/maintain the transverse arch
Help the patient's foot flex
Stabilize the midfoot against flexion ✔Correct Answer-helps support and maintain the
transverse arch
17. When thermoforming a thermoplastic WHO lined with foam, once the foam liner is formed
and secured to the plaster model, what should be done in preparation for pulling the plastic
shell?
Spray liner with silicone
Remove liner and set aside for later
Rotate model so the seam is facing down
