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PEDORTHIC CERTIFICATE PROGRAM FINAL
EXAM| CERTIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
The purpose of a forefoot post on an orthotic is to:
A. Support the osseous structures of the forefoot
B. resist compensation of the rearfoot for a forefoot deformity
C. control supinatus deformities of the forefoot
D. All of the above -correct-answer-D. All of the above
The most important joint relationship when casting for a functional orthotic:
A. Subtalar joint
B. Navicular cuneiform joint
C. Metatarsophalangeal joint
D. Calcaneal cuboid joint -correct-answer-A. Subtalar joint
A diabetic patient has ulcers at the distal area of the toes. What rocker type would
you use to enhance off-loading and healing of the ulcers?
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A. Toe only
B. Double rocker
C. Heel to toe rocker
D. Metatarsal rocker -correct-answer-A. Toe only
What position does the foot go into when the posterior tibial tendon is ruptured?
A. Supination of the forefoot
B. Pronation of the rearfoot
C. Plantarflexion of the ankle
D. Dorsiflexion of the ankle -correct-answer-B. Pronation of the rearfoot
In casting for custom foot orthotics, the following are considered important
landmarks except:
A. Toes
B. Metatarsals
C. Long arch
D. heel -correct-answer-A. Toes
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You receive an Rx asking you to provide a shoe modification to reduce lateral
instability. Your best option is to provide a:
A. Lateral flare
B. Medial wedge
C. Lateral SACH
D. Medial Flare -correct-answer-A. Lateral flare
Toe spring is defined as:
A. The height of the toe in relation to the heel
B. The height of the heel in relation to the toe
C. The height of the toe in relation to the ball
D. The height of the ball in relation to the toe -correct-answer-C. The height of the
toe in relation to the ball
The basic function of a rocker sole is to:
A. Decrease pronation
B. Increase pronation
C. Rock the foot from heel-strike to toe-off without bending the shoe
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D. Increase supination -correct-answer-C. Rock the foot from heel-strike to toe-off
without bending the shoe
You dispense a shock absorbing foot orthotic, and it is returned after two weeks
because the insert is bottoming out. To resolve the problem you replace the
topcover with:
A. Polycopolymer foam
B. Polyethylene foam
C. Latex foam
D. Subortholene -correct-answer-B. Polyethylene foam
An example of an adverse event would be:
A. missing a patient's appointment
B. Heel blisters due to a rough spot on an insert
C. The patient falling walking out of the facility
D. All of the above -correct-answer-B. Heel blisters due to a rough spot on an
insert
An obese patient has worn down the lateral side of their shoes heel and sole, this
could be an indication of what foot function?
PEDORTHIC CERTIFICATE PROGRAM FINAL
EXAM| CERTIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
The purpose of a forefoot post on an orthotic is to:
A. Support the osseous structures of the forefoot
B. resist compensation of the rearfoot for a forefoot deformity
C. control supinatus deformities of the forefoot
D. All of the above -correct-answer-D. All of the above
The most important joint relationship when casting for a functional orthotic:
A. Subtalar joint
B. Navicular cuneiform joint
C. Metatarsophalangeal joint
D. Calcaneal cuboid joint -correct-answer-A. Subtalar joint
A diabetic patient has ulcers at the distal area of the toes. What rocker type would
you use to enhance off-loading and healing of the ulcers?
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A. Toe only
B. Double rocker
C. Heel to toe rocker
D. Metatarsal rocker -correct-answer-A. Toe only
What position does the foot go into when the posterior tibial tendon is ruptured?
A. Supination of the forefoot
B. Pronation of the rearfoot
C. Plantarflexion of the ankle
D. Dorsiflexion of the ankle -correct-answer-B. Pronation of the rearfoot
In casting for custom foot orthotics, the following are considered important
landmarks except:
A. Toes
B. Metatarsals
C. Long arch
D. heel -correct-answer-A. Toes
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You receive an Rx asking you to provide a shoe modification to reduce lateral
instability. Your best option is to provide a:
A. Lateral flare
B. Medial wedge
C. Lateral SACH
D. Medial Flare -correct-answer-A. Lateral flare
Toe spring is defined as:
A. The height of the toe in relation to the heel
B. The height of the heel in relation to the toe
C. The height of the toe in relation to the ball
D. The height of the ball in relation to the toe -correct-answer-C. The height of the
toe in relation to the ball
The basic function of a rocker sole is to:
A. Decrease pronation
B. Increase pronation
C. Rock the foot from heel-strike to toe-off without bending the shoe
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D. Increase supination -correct-answer-C. Rock the foot from heel-strike to toe-off
without bending the shoe
You dispense a shock absorbing foot orthotic, and it is returned after two weeks
because the insert is bottoming out. To resolve the problem you replace the
topcover with:
A. Polycopolymer foam
B. Polyethylene foam
C. Latex foam
D. Subortholene -correct-answer-B. Polyethylene foam
An example of an adverse event would be:
A. missing a patient's appointment
B. Heel blisters due to a rough spot on an insert
C. The patient falling walking out of the facility
D. All of the above -correct-answer-B. Heel blisters due to a rough spot on an
insert
An obese patient has worn down the lateral side of their shoes heel and sole, this
could be an indication of what foot function?
