PEDORTHIC Exam Sample Questions
and Answers
A patient has pain and callousing of the second metatarsal head. The physician has prescribed a
metatarsal pad. Where should the pad be placed?
A. Under the metatarsal head
B. Between the second and third metatarsal heads
C. Proximal to the second metatarsal head
D. Distal to the second metatarsal head - Answer-C
A middle-aged woman is referred to your facility with a painful flexible flatfoot deformity. The
prescription calls for custom orthoses to obtain subtalar neutral. The recommended impression
technique utilizes:
A. The standing position
B. Semi-weight bearing position
C. A foot block
D. A Harris mat - Answer-B
and Answers
A patient has pain and callousing of the second metatarsal head. The physician has prescribed a
metatarsal pad. Where should the pad be placed?
A. Under the metatarsal head
B. Between the second and third metatarsal heads
C. Proximal to the second metatarsal head
D. Distal to the second metatarsal head - Answer-C
A middle-aged woman is referred to your facility with a painful flexible flatfoot deformity. The
prescription calls for custom orthoses to obtain subtalar neutral. The recommended impression
technique utilizes:
A. The standing position
B. Semi-weight bearing position
C. A foot block
D. A Harris mat - Answer-B
