140 ORTHOTIC FITTER TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which of these ABC practitioners would be allowed to treat unstable spinal conditions and l
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ong bone fracture. - ans-Certified Orthotist
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Spinal bracing helps to control back pain by all of these except - ans-
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allowing free vertebral motion xz xz xz
These are used to de-weight spinal structures by increasing abdominal compression - ans-
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corsets
Thermoplastic panels added to a corset - ans-Enhance A/P control xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
True of false. Static orthoses allow restricted range of motion against resistance at a fixed a
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ngle. - ans-False xz xz
This is a long- xz xz xz
term disease that causes inflammation of the joints between the spinal bones and the joints
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between the spine and the pelvis, eventually causes the affected spinal bones to join togeth
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er - ans-Ankylosing Spondylitis
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This occurs when the bones of the spine between due to trauma. usually the trauma necess
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ary to break the bones of the spine is quite large. in certain circumstances however, such as
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in elderly people and in people with cancer these same bones can break with little or no forc
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e. The vertebrae most commonly broken are those in the lower back. - ans-
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Vertebral compression fracture xz xz
This is an inward curvature of a portion of the vertebral column.Although the human spine h
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as some normal inward curvature, excessive inward curvature can be caused by tight low b
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ack muscles, excessive visceral fat, and pregnancy. - ans-Lordosis
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This condition is characterized by pain that shoots shown the leg. A bulging or ruptured (her
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niated) disk is the most common cause of the pain. - ans-Sciatica
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These orthoses usually offer additional immobilization fort he thumb area. They are indicat
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ed for soft tissue injuries, gamekeeper injuries, collateral ligament support and avulsion fra
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ctures of the thumb - ans-Thumb Spica xz xz xz xz xz xz
Classic way to splint ht hand after a stroke with thumb in full opposition, wrist in dorsiflexion,
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and MP joints flexed. - ans-Wrist- hand Cock- up splint
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, A shoulder orthoses provides _________ pressure on the forearm/elbow - ans-Upward
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This brace is effective following rotator cuff repairs, involved humeral fractures, and post op
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shoulder/ arm surgery where shoulder position and elbow flexion control are desired - ans-
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Airplane splint xz
This upper extremity pathology is caused by an abnormal thickening of tough tissue ( fibrou
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s layer) underneath the skin of the palm and finger that can cause the finger to curl - ans-
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Dupuytren Contracture xz
This deformity of a finger is caused when the extensor tendon is damaged preventing the fi
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nger or thumb is not able to be straightened - ans-Mallet Finger
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This is a condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender. Also known
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as lateral epicondylitis - ans-Tennis Elbow
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This condition is caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist., which may result
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in numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hand and fingers. - ans-
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Carpel Tunnel xz
Loss of protective sensation in the diabetic foot can be assessd via - ans-
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10gram 5.07 monofilament xz xz
True or false. The final fitting is not complete until the patient and/
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or caregiver have successfully demonstrated donning/ doffing of the orthosis - ans-True
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For every business a _________ is the vital first step - ans-Business plan
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The orthotic fitter must use the applicable ______ codes - ans-HCPCS
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Selling your practice to professionals, patients and customers involves all of these key ele
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ments EXCEPT: - ans-Shyness xz xz xz
As orthotic fitters, we highly depend upon individuals sending patients to us. These are call
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ed - ans-Referral Sources
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These are the doctors are that are in charge in the patients every day medical care - ans-
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PCP
Cold calling a professional office is - ans-The least effective
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Communicating patient information to the referring physician may include all of these EXC xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
EPT - ans-New brace pricing structures
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Clarifying prescriptions or orders with the physician or their staff is usually done - ans-
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in person xz
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which of these ABC practitioners would be allowed to treat unstable spinal conditions and l
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ong bone fracture. - ans-Certified Orthotist
xz xz xz xz xz
Spinal bracing helps to control back pain by all of these except - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
allowing free vertebral motion xz xz xz
These are used to de-weight spinal structures by increasing abdominal compression - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
corsets
Thermoplastic panels added to a corset - ans-Enhance A/P control xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
True of false. Static orthoses allow restricted range of motion against resistance at a fixed a
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ngle. - ans-False xz xz
This is a long- xz xz xz
term disease that causes inflammation of the joints between the spinal bones and the joints
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
between the spine and the pelvis, eventually causes the affected spinal bones to join togeth
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
er - ans-Ankylosing Spondylitis
xz xz xz
This occurs when the bones of the spine between due to trauma. usually the trauma necess
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ary to break the bones of the spine is quite large. in certain circumstances however, such as
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
in elderly people and in people with cancer these same bones can break with little or no forc
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
e. The vertebrae most commonly broken are those in the lower back. - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Vertebral compression fracture xz xz
This is an inward curvature of a portion of the vertebral column.Although the human spine h
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
as some normal inward curvature, excessive inward curvature can be caused by tight low b
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ack muscles, excessive visceral fat, and pregnancy. - ans-Lordosis
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
This condition is characterized by pain that shoots shown the leg. A bulging or ruptured (her
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
niated) disk is the most common cause of the pain. - ans-Sciatica
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
These orthoses usually offer additional immobilization fort he thumb area. They are indicat
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ed for soft tissue injuries, gamekeeper injuries, collateral ligament support and avulsion fra
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ctures of the thumb - ans-Thumb Spica xz xz xz xz xz xz
Classic way to splint ht hand after a stroke with thumb in full opposition, wrist in dorsiflexion,
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
and MP joints flexed. - ans-Wrist- hand Cock- up splint
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
, A shoulder orthoses provides _________ pressure on the forearm/elbow - ans-Upward
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
This brace is effective following rotator cuff repairs, involved humeral fractures, and post op
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz x
shoulder/ arm surgery where shoulder position and elbow flexion control are desired - ans-
z xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Airplane splint xz
This upper extremity pathology is caused by an abnormal thickening of tough tissue ( fibrou
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
s layer) underneath the skin of the palm and finger that can cause the finger to curl - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Dupuytren Contracture xz
This deformity of a finger is caused when the extensor tendon is damaged preventing the fi
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
nger or thumb is not able to be straightened - ans-Mallet Finger
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
This is a condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender. Also known
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
as lateral epicondylitis - ans-Tennis Elbow
xz xz xz xz xz
This condition is caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist., which may result
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
in numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hand and fingers. - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Carpel Tunnel xz
Loss of protective sensation in the diabetic foot can be assessd via - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
10gram 5.07 monofilament xz xz
True or false. The final fitting is not complete until the patient and/
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
or caregiver have successfully demonstrated donning/ doffing of the orthosis - ans-True
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For every business a _________ is the vital first step - ans-Business plan
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The orthotic fitter must use the applicable ______ codes - ans-HCPCS
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Selling your practice to professionals, patients and customers involves all of these key ele
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ments EXCEPT: - ans-Shyness xz xz xz
As orthotic fitters, we highly depend upon individuals sending patients to us. These are call
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ed - ans-Referral Sources
xz xz xz
These are the doctors are that are in charge in the patients every day medical care - ans-
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PCP
Cold calling a professional office is - ans-The least effective
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Communicating patient information to the referring physician may include all of these EXC xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
EPT - ans-New brace pricing structures
xz xz xz xz xz
Clarifying prescriptions or orders with the physician or their staff is usually done - ans-
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
in person xz
