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