ORTHOTIC FITTER REVIEW QUESTIONS ALREADY GRADED A

ORTHOTIC FITTER REVIEW QUESTIONS ALREADY GRADED A You are visiting with a new patient who has some occasional swelling in her feet and legs. She asks you about Compression Garments and wants to know what conditions they are used to treat. Which of these conditions would be contraindicated when using Compression Garments? Ischemia Your company wants to make sure that they are keeping their employees and patients safe, and that they are complying with all safety regulations. Which of these conditions would be found in a safe work environment? All staff wear personal protective equipment when dealing with blood or body fluids Your patient is a 75 year old man with dependent edema. The doctor has ordered BK 20 - 30 mmHg compression stockings to deal with his swelling. This patient has some compromise to his cardiovascular system. Which of these components of the cardiovascular system is least likely to be responsible for this patient's condition? The arteries in his lower legs Your patient is a 12 year old boy with tendonitis of his left elbow. The doctor has ordered an elbow sleeve to provide compression and warmth to aid with pain relief. Upon examination, you note some swelling. The elbow is also slightly warm to touch. Which of these protective agents is most likely causing these symptoms? Non specific immunity Your patient was fitted with a high profile LSO four weeks ago. On his return visit, you note that he has a painful abrasion on his back at the superior border of the orthotic, bilaterally. What protruding landmarks is the orthotic most likely rubbing on to cause this abrasion? Inferior angle of the scapula Your patient is a 17 year old male who injured his neck at a rock concert. The doctor has placed him in a Soft Cervical Collar for pain associated with mild strain. What sort of control does this orthosis provide? Kinestetic Reminder Your patient is a 46 year old man who presents with a Class II ankle sprain. In addition to swelling and bruising, your patient complains of pain. Which of these are untrue about the nerves responsible for his discomfort? These are cranial nerves Your patient is a 36 year old visually impaired female. You want to make sure you treat her with respect and dignity. Which of these actions would show respect to your patient? Use normal language, including words like 'look', 'see', and 'read' Your patient is a 14 year old male soccer player. While reading the doctor's progress notes, you note that he has "inflammation of the underside of the patella and softening of the cartilage". The doctor has ordered a Patella Tracking Brace. What diagnosis do you expect to see written on the doctor's prescription? Chondromalacia Patella Your patient is a 57 year old female with a history of pes planus and genu valgum. She has been experiencing arthritic pain in her medial knees which has been increasing in severity for several years. The doctor has ordered an orthosis to redistribute the weight off of her medial knee to help post-pone or avoid knee replacements. Which of these would be the best choice to accomplish this goal? Prefabricated Unloader Knee Orthosis You submitted a claim and it was rejected. Which of these may be a reason why? The physician's signature was stamped on the prescription Your 87 year old female patient has daily volumetric changes in her feet and lower legs. Which of these orthotic solutions is most likely to be prescribed for this condition? Gradient Compression Garments Your patient is a 75 year old female who has been wearing a posterior leaf spring AFO. At your follow-up visit, you note that she has some skin breakdown on her shin. Which of these factors of aging may be responsible for her problem? Loss of skin turgor You need to measure the thickness of your patient's knee. Which of these would be the best tool to do so? AP/ML Gauge Your patient is a 55 year old male with De Quervain's Syndrome. All of these symptoms are typical of De Quervain's Syndrome except: Numbness in the first three digits of the hand Your 72 year old patient is explaining what the doctor told him about his condition. He states that the doctor told him that he has "narrowing of the open spaces within his cervical spine, which put pressure on his spinal cord and the nerves that travel through his spine". What do you expect to see written on the prescription as your patient's diagnosis? Stenosis of the Cervical Spine Your patient is an 84 year old female. She is post-CVA and non-ambulatory. The staff at the nursing home have attempted to protect her heels from decubitus ulcers, but have noticed that her heels are becoming reddened. They have asked her physician to help. Which orthosis would be the best to prevent this patient from getting heel ulcers? Pressure Relief AFO