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EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK|
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADRED A+ (MOST
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A flexible hindfoot varus might be corrected using:
A. a metatarsal bar
B. a lateral heel wedge
C. a Thomas heel
D. a medial heel wedge - Correct Answer - B. a lateral heel wedge
Which of the following shoe modifications is most likely to be used for a
fixed equines deformity?
A. a cushioned heel
B. a Thomas heel
C. a reverse heel
D. a heel lift - Correct Answer - D. a heel lift
Which of the following ankle joint controls would be indicated for a
patient with paralysis of the plantar flexors
A. DF assist
B. PF stop
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,C. PF assist
D. DF stop - Correct Answer - D. DF stop
In relation to the apex of the great trochanter, where is the mechanical
hip joint located?
A. 25mm proximal, 12mm anterior
B. 25mm proximal, 12mm posterior
C. 25mm anterior, 12mm proximal
D. 25mm lateral, 12mm distal - Correct Answer - A. 25mm proximal,
12mm anterior
If the oblique diameter of the anatomical malleoli is 83mm, the inside
diameter of the mechanical ankle joint (using a clevis joint) is?
A. 103 mm
B. 100 mm
C. 94 mm
D. 83 mm - Correct Answer - C. 94 mm (11mm wider than malleoli)
When using an AFO with a solid ankle, a smoother gait may be achieved
through the use of a:
A. Thomas heel
B. cushioned heel
C. medial heel/sole wedge
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,D. an extended steel shank - Correct Answer - B. Cushioned heel
A polymer AFO is contraindicated for which of the following
conditions?
A. fluctuating edema of the foot and leg
B. moderate ankle valgus
C. fixed equines deformity
D. pan talar fusion - Correct Answer - A. Fluctuating edema of the foot
and leg
If a patient is wearing a KAFO with bilateral ring locks engages, the
clearance from the ring locks to the patient’s skin should be:
A. 9mm medially, 8mm laterally
B. 6mm medially, 3mm laterally
C. 6mm laterally, 9mm medially
D. 6mm laterally, 3 mm medially - Correct Answer - B. 6mm medially
and 3mm laterally
Which phase of gait does a rocker sole most closely simulate?
A. foot flat to midstance
B. 5th to 1st metatarsal weight transfer
C. second rocker
D. Midstance to toe off - Correct Answer - D. midstance to toe off
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, When aligning a bail component of a cam lock knee joint, the posterior
aspect of the bail should be aligned:
A. proximally
B. not critical
C. distally
D. make it look cosmetic - Correct Answer - C. distally
Pt is a 20-year-old male with a diagnosis of T10 incomplete spinal cord
injury in 2007. Ambulation exhibits extensor spasticity with 10 degrees
of genurecurvatum Ankle control of choice in the AFO is?
A. DF stop and PF stop
B. DF stop and PF assist
C. free ankle
D. PF stop and PF assist - Correct Answer - A. DF stop and PF stop
You have assessed a spina bifida patient that would benefit from
bilateral KAFOs. Which type of knee joint does not require the patient to
manually lock the knee but would allow the patient to use their upper
extremities to get to an erect position?
A. dial lock knee joint
B. ring long knee joint
C. step lock knee joint
D. posterior offset knee joint - Correct Answer - C. step lock knee joint
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EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK|
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADRED A+ (MOST
RECENT!!)
A flexible hindfoot varus might be corrected using:
A. a metatarsal bar
B. a lateral heel wedge
C. a Thomas heel
D. a medial heel wedge - Correct Answer - B. a lateral heel wedge
Which of the following shoe modifications is most likely to be used for a
fixed equines deformity?
A. a cushioned heel
B. a Thomas heel
C. a reverse heel
D. a heel lift - Correct Answer - D. a heel lift
Which of the following ankle joint controls would be indicated for a
patient with paralysis of the plantar flexors
A. DF assist
B. PF stop
pg. 1
,C. PF assist
D. DF stop - Correct Answer - D. DF stop
In relation to the apex of the great trochanter, where is the mechanical
hip joint located?
A. 25mm proximal, 12mm anterior
B. 25mm proximal, 12mm posterior
C. 25mm anterior, 12mm proximal
D. 25mm lateral, 12mm distal - Correct Answer - A. 25mm proximal,
12mm anterior
If the oblique diameter of the anatomical malleoli is 83mm, the inside
diameter of the mechanical ankle joint (using a clevis joint) is?
A. 103 mm
B. 100 mm
C. 94 mm
D. 83 mm - Correct Answer - C. 94 mm (11mm wider than malleoli)
When using an AFO with a solid ankle, a smoother gait may be achieved
through the use of a:
A. Thomas heel
B. cushioned heel
C. medial heel/sole wedge
pg. 2
,D. an extended steel shank - Correct Answer - B. Cushioned heel
A polymer AFO is contraindicated for which of the following
conditions?
A. fluctuating edema of the foot and leg
B. moderate ankle valgus
C. fixed equines deformity
D. pan talar fusion - Correct Answer - A. Fluctuating edema of the foot
and leg
If a patient is wearing a KAFO with bilateral ring locks engages, the
clearance from the ring locks to the patient’s skin should be:
A. 9mm medially, 8mm laterally
B. 6mm medially, 3mm laterally
C. 6mm laterally, 9mm medially
D. 6mm laterally, 3 mm medially - Correct Answer - B. 6mm medially
and 3mm laterally
Which phase of gait does a rocker sole most closely simulate?
A. foot flat to midstance
B. 5th to 1st metatarsal weight transfer
C. second rocker
D. Midstance to toe off - Correct Answer - D. midstance to toe off
pg. 3
, When aligning a bail component of a cam lock knee joint, the posterior
aspect of the bail should be aligned:
A. proximally
B. not critical
C. distally
D. make it look cosmetic - Correct Answer - C. distally
Pt is a 20-year-old male with a diagnosis of T10 incomplete spinal cord
injury in 2007. Ambulation exhibits extensor spasticity with 10 degrees
of genurecurvatum Ankle control of choice in the AFO is?
A. DF stop and PF stop
B. DF stop and PF assist
C. free ankle
D. PF stop and PF assist - Correct Answer - A. DF stop and PF stop
You have assessed a spina bifida patient that would benefit from
bilateral KAFOs. Which type of knee joint does not require the patient to
manually lock the knee but would allow the patient to use their upper
extremities to get to an erect position?
A. dial lock knee joint
B. ring long knee joint
C. step lock knee joint
D. posterior offset knee joint - Correct Answer - C. step lock knee joint
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