ABC CERTIFIED ORTHOTIC FITTER EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS

ABC CERTIFIED ORTHOTIC FITTER EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED ANSWERS

Question 1.
Rubor

Correct Answer: Dark coloration of the skin that does not fade




Question 2.
Mottling

Correct Answer: Blotchy appearance of the skin




Question 3.
Callus (Tyloma)

Correct Answer: Thickened layers of skin, often on the hands or feet, where
friction repeatedly occurs

,Question 4.
Hard Corn (Heloma Durum)

Correct Answer: Small patch of thickened, dead skin with a packed center. Form
usually 4th/5th toe




Question 5.
Soft Corn (Heloma Molle)

Correct Answer: (wound) usually in between 4th/5th wed space




Question 6.
Edema

Correct Answer: Excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the
body.

,Question 7.
dependent edema

Correct Answer: a fluid accumulation in the tissues influenced by gravity;
usually greater in the lower extremities than in tissue levels above the level of
the heart




Question 8.
venous edema

Correct Answer: increased capillary pressure and venous obstruction

, Question 9.
mixed edema

Correct Answer: waxy skin


Question 10.
lymphedema

Correct Answer: swelling due to an abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid within
the tissues




Question 11.
Normal Pedal(foot) Temperature

Correct Answer: 80-90 *F


Question 12.
Proprioception

Correct Answer: Perception or awareness of the position and movement of the
body.


Question 13.
Tuning Fork Test(weber test) Discrepancy Window

Correct Answer: 8 Seconds


Question 14.
Stance Phase comprises what percent of the gait cycle?

Correct Answer: 62%


Question 15.
Swing Phase comprises what percent of the gait cycle?

Correct Answer: 38%