CERTIFIED FITTER OF THERAPEUTIC SHOES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED
Which type of nerve is typically unaffected by diabetic peripheral neuropathy? - ANS>> Aural
What is an anticonvulsant commonly used to treat the effects of peripheral neuropathy? - ANS>>
Gabapentin
The ABC Credential Holder must receive a __ from a physician or other licensed healthcare prescriber or
other valid __ that meets the professions standards before providing any orthosis, prosthesis, or
pedorthic device to a patient - ANS>> Prescription, Order
When skin is described as erythematous, it has a __ appareance - ANS>> Reddened
As soon as possible, the ABC Credential Holder must notify the referring physician or other licensed
healthcare prescriber of changes in the patients __ that affect the patients orthotic, prosthetic, or
pedorthic treatment plan - ANS>> Medical condition
What entity did congress create in 1970 to ensure a safe and healthful working conditions for workers
by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance? -
ANS>> OSHA
The ABC Credential Holder may not utilize or deliver __ devices or components when providing and
billing a new orthosis, prosthesis, or pedorthic device - ANS>> Used
What is a condition often associated with peripheral neuropathy that is a painful response to a typically
non-painful stimulus? - ANS>> Allodynia
Generally speaking, a CFts may delegate their responsibilities via privileging to:
A. An uncredentialled lab technician
B. An uncredentialled clerical staff member
C. A referring physician
D. None of the above - ANS>> None of the above
,The ABC Credential Holder has the responsibility to conduct himself/herself in a manner that will assure
the __ of the profession - ANS>> Dignity and status
In the United States, and several other countries, the concentration of glucose in the blood is measured
how? - ANS>> Milligrams per deciliter
What nerves are found in the foot and ankle? - ANS>> Superficial and deep peroneal nerves, medical
and lateral plantar nerves, and sural and saphenous nerves
The anterior tibial tendon, extensor hallicus, and __ serve to dorsiflex the foot - ANS>> Extensosr
digitorum longus
The __, through the action of the Achilles Tendon, is the strongest hind foot inverter - ANS>> Triceps
Surae Muscle
What does the therapeutic shoe fitters treatment NOT include? - ANS>> Design, material selection,
fabrication, and modification of the shoe inserts
The junction between the upper and two-thirds and lower one-thirds of the leg, the __ nerve is divided
into medial dorsal cutaneous nerve and intermediate dorsal cutaneous nerve - ANS>> Superficial
peroneal nerve
How many nerve endings are in the foot? - ANS>> Over 7000
What style shoe has open lacing with shoe lace tabs sewn on top as opposed to being one with the
vamp? - ANS>> Blucher
A shoe sole that is 1/4" which is __ irons thick - ANS>> 36
The HCPCS code for a heat-moldable diabetic shoe insert that has been neither heated or molded is? -
ANS>> A5510
, The "Place of Service" code used when billing therapeutic footwear to Medicare is "12", or __? - ANS>>
Home
The sesamoid bones lie within what tendon? - ANS>> Flexor Hallicus Brevis
What is the immovable joint between the tibia and the fibula at the ankle called? - ANS>> Syndesmosis
What is a strip of leather around the edge of the sole to which the upper is attached? - ANS>> Welt
What is a structural stiffener added to the sole of a shoe and can be made of steel, fiberglass, nylon, and
Kevlar graphite composites? - ANS>> Shank
What is known to be a very soft, supple, stretchable leather but does not hold up as well to extended
wear compared to calf skin? - ANS>> Deerskin
HCPCS - ANS>> Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
The codes contained in the 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and
Related Health Problems system are more commonly referred to as? - ANS>> ICD-10 Codes
The ABC certified fitter-therapeutic shoes is bound by the ABC Code of Professional Responsibility which
is enforced by a __ program - ANS>> Professional Discipline
Directly or indirectly asking for the patronage or individual patients by way of: (i) of intimidation,
threats, harassing conduct, undue influence, coercion, duress; and/or (ii) remnuneration, unwarranted
promises of benefits, or in violation of any third party payer rules is known as __ and is prohibited by the
ABC Code of Conduct - ANS>> Solicitation
Strain - ANS>> Stretched or toen tendon/muscle
100% VERIFIED
Which type of nerve is typically unaffected by diabetic peripheral neuropathy? - ANS>> Aural
What is an anticonvulsant commonly used to treat the effects of peripheral neuropathy? - ANS>>
Gabapentin
The ABC Credential Holder must receive a __ from a physician or other licensed healthcare prescriber or
other valid __ that meets the professions standards before providing any orthosis, prosthesis, or
pedorthic device to a patient - ANS>> Prescription, Order
When skin is described as erythematous, it has a __ appareance - ANS>> Reddened
As soon as possible, the ABC Credential Holder must notify the referring physician or other licensed
healthcare prescriber of changes in the patients __ that affect the patients orthotic, prosthetic, or
pedorthic treatment plan - ANS>> Medical condition
What entity did congress create in 1970 to ensure a safe and healthful working conditions for workers
by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance? -
ANS>> OSHA
The ABC Credential Holder may not utilize or deliver __ devices or components when providing and
billing a new orthosis, prosthesis, or pedorthic device - ANS>> Used
What is a condition often associated with peripheral neuropathy that is a painful response to a typically
non-painful stimulus? - ANS>> Allodynia
Generally speaking, a CFts may delegate their responsibilities via privileging to:
A. An uncredentialled lab technician
B. An uncredentialled clerical staff member
C. A referring physician
D. None of the above - ANS>> None of the above
,The ABC Credential Holder has the responsibility to conduct himself/herself in a manner that will assure
the __ of the profession - ANS>> Dignity and status
In the United States, and several other countries, the concentration of glucose in the blood is measured
how? - ANS>> Milligrams per deciliter
What nerves are found in the foot and ankle? - ANS>> Superficial and deep peroneal nerves, medical
and lateral plantar nerves, and sural and saphenous nerves
The anterior tibial tendon, extensor hallicus, and __ serve to dorsiflex the foot - ANS>> Extensosr
digitorum longus
The __, through the action of the Achilles Tendon, is the strongest hind foot inverter - ANS>> Triceps
Surae Muscle
What does the therapeutic shoe fitters treatment NOT include? - ANS>> Design, material selection,
fabrication, and modification of the shoe inserts
The junction between the upper and two-thirds and lower one-thirds of the leg, the __ nerve is divided
into medial dorsal cutaneous nerve and intermediate dorsal cutaneous nerve - ANS>> Superficial
peroneal nerve
How many nerve endings are in the foot? - ANS>> Over 7000
What style shoe has open lacing with shoe lace tabs sewn on top as opposed to being one with the
vamp? - ANS>> Blucher
A shoe sole that is 1/4" which is __ irons thick - ANS>> 36
The HCPCS code for a heat-moldable diabetic shoe insert that has been neither heated or molded is? -
ANS>> A5510
, The "Place of Service" code used when billing therapeutic footwear to Medicare is "12", or __? - ANS>>
Home
The sesamoid bones lie within what tendon? - ANS>> Flexor Hallicus Brevis
What is the immovable joint between the tibia and the fibula at the ankle called? - ANS>> Syndesmosis
What is a strip of leather around the edge of the sole to which the upper is attached? - ANS>> Welt
What is a structural stiffener added to the sole of a shoe and can be made of steel, fiberglass, nylon, and
Kevlar graphite composites? - ANS>> Shank
What is known to be a very soft, supple, stretchable leather but does not hold up as well to extended
wear compared to calf skin? - ANS>> Deerskin
HCPCS - ANS>> Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
The codes contained in the 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and
Related Health Problems system are more commonly referred to as? - ANS>> ICD-10 Codes
The ABC certified fitter-therapeutic shoes is bound by the ABC Code of Professional Responsibility which
is enforced by a __ program - ANS>> Professional Discipline
Directly or indirectly asking for the patronage or individual patients by way of: (i) of intimidation,
threats, harassing conduct, undue influence, coercion, duress; and/or (ii) remnuneration, unwarranted
promises of benefits, or in violation of any third party payer rules is known as __ and is prohibited by the
ABC Code of Conduct - ANS>> Solicitation
Strain - ANS>> Stretched or toen tendon/muscle
