Pedorthic Certificate Program Final Exam Questions with Correct Answers

Which wedge is indicated for cases of extreme pronation? A. Lateral B. Rigid C. SACH D. Medial Correct Answer D. Medial The preferred shoe type opening for a patient with severe edema is: A. Lace to toe B. Velcro C. Balmoral D. Blucher Correct Answer A. Lace to toe What are the effects of hallux rigidus? A. Abnormal gait patterns B. Heel counter break down C. Abnormal wear patterns of shoes D. Development of medial heel bursitis E. A & C Correct Answer E. A & C Abnormal gait patterns and abnormal wear patterns of shoes You receive a RX that says 1/2 inch heel elevation right foot. In doing your assessment you observe that the left leg is shorter than the right. What do you do? A. Fill the Rx as written B. Elevate the left shoe C. Send the patient to an orthopedic surgeon for further evaluation D. Call the prescriber to discuss your findings Correct Answer D. Call the prescriber to discuss your findings Patient presents with plantar fasciitis. Evaluating their history, you are likely to see the condition in an individual with: A. Increased dorsiflexion of the foot B. Increased flatfoot C. Increased tibia varus D. Increased hammer toe deformity Correct Answer B. Increased Flatfoot