Orthotic Fitter TEST BANK FINAL EXAM 2026-2027 NEWEST
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A boney landmark at the distal end of the wrist is the:
a. styloid process
b. epicondyle
c. radial tuberosity
a. In anatomy, a styloid process (from Greek stylos, "pillar"), usually
serving as points of attachment for muscles, refers to the slender,
pointed process
When fitting a tibial fracture brace, the primary use of the shoe insert is to:
a. preventing migration of the brace
b. allow plantar flexion
c. prevent inversion and eversion of the foot
C. Key word is primary use, you can wear the brace without the shoe so
migration isn't the reason for the insert.
,Where should a metatarsal pad be located?
a. lateral to the metatarsal heads
b. proximal to the metatarsal heads
c. distal to the metatarsal heads
d. medial to the metatarsal heads
B. Pads are used to unload the metatarsal heads and transfer the weight off
the met heads you accomplish this by placing the pad before near the
arch which is
proximal to the met heads.
when fitting a patient with a WHO the most functional position would be:
a. slightly extended
b. slightly flexed
c. fully extended
d. fully flexed
A. functional position of the hand,
a position for splinting the hand, including the wrist and fingers. It consists
of dorsiflexing both the wrist between 20 and 35 degrees and the proximal
interphalangeal joints between 45 and 60 degrees. The thumb is abducted
and in opposition and alignment with the pads of the fingers.
,When measuring a patient for therapeutic shoes you should have the patient:
a. sit with hips and knees at 90 degrees
b. stand with weight on one leg
c. Stand with feet shoulder length apart
d. remove their socks
C. For correctly measuring for shoes it is in a standing position,.
Especially for someone with foot problems associated with DM. Their foot
can change drastically with weight bearing.
If a patient comes to you with a prescription for an orthosis for CMC
arthritis, you should provide what brace?
a. ankle brace
b. thumb brace
c. elbow brace
B. CMC Arthritis has to be in the hand so of the choice given the thumb is
the only correct answer
A single cycle of gait is defined as the time:
a. from heel off on one foot to heel of of the other
b. from heel off of one foot to push off of the other foot
c. from heel off of one foot to heel off of the same foot
d. foot flat to mid-stance
C. The gait cycle begins when one foot contacts the ground and ends when that
foot contacts the ground again.
, A patient has an acute compression fracture at T11 level. What type of
orthosis is best to provide for this fracture?
a. LSO clamshell
b. Dorsolumbar corset
c. Jewett Hyperextension Orthosis
C. Jewett is correct since it is acute and the LSO would be insufficient for a T12 fx.
Requires hyperextension
Genu Valgus is a position of the knee joint commonly called:
a. Bowlegged
b. Recurvatum
c. Knock kneed
d. Normal knee
C. Genu Valgum--->
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS \(Verified Answers) Already Graded A+ |
Guaranteed Success!! Brand New Exam | Just Released!!
ACTUAL FINAL EXAM WITH RATIONALES
A boney landmark at the distal end of the wrist is the:
a. styloid process
b. epicondyle
c. radial tuberosity
a. In anatomy, a styloid process (from Greek stylos, "pillar"), usually
serving as points of attachment for muscles, refers to the slender,
pointed process
When fitting a tibial fracture brace, the primary use of the shoe insert is to:
a. preventing migration of the brace
b. allow plantar flexion
c. prevent inversion and eversion of the foot
C. Key word is primary use, you can wear the brace without the shoe so
migration isn't the reason for the insert.
,Where should a metatarsal pad be located?
a. lateral to the metatarsal heads
b. proximal to the metatarsal heads
c. distal to the metatarsal heads
d. medial to the metatarsal heads
B. Pads are used to unload the metatarsal heads and transfer the weight off
the met heads you accomplish this by placing the pad before near the
arch which is
proximal to the met heads.
when fitting a patient with a WHO the most functional position would be:
a. slightly extended
b. slightly flexed
c. fully extended
d. fully flexed
A. functional position of the hand,
a position for splinting the hand, including the wrist and fingers. It consists
of dorsiflexing both the wrist between 20 and 35 degrees and the proximal
interphalangeal joints between 45 and 60 degrees. The thumb is abducted
and in opposition and alignment with the pads of the fingers.
,When measuring a patient for therapeutic shoes you should have the patient:
a. sit with hips and knees at 90 degrees
b. stand with weight on one leg
c. Stand with feet shoulder length apart
d. remove their socks
C. For correctly measuring for shoes it is in a standing position,.
Especially for someone with foot problems associated with DM. Their foot
can change drastically with weight bearing.
If a patient comes to you with a prescription for an orthosis for CMC
arthritis, you should provide what brace?
a. ankle brace
b. thumb brace
c. elbow brace
B. CMC Arthritis has to be in the hand so of the choice given the thumb is
the only correct answer
A single cycle of gait is defined as the time:
a. from heel off on one foot to heel of of the other
b. from heel off of one foot to push off of the other foot
c. from heel off of one foot to heel off of the same foot
d. foot flat to mid-stance
C. The gait cycle begins when one foot contacts the ground and ends when that
foot contacts the ground again.
, A patient has an acute compression fracture at T11 level. What type of
orthosis is best to provide for this fracture?
a. LSO clamshell
b. Dorsolumbar corset
c. Jewett Hyperextension Orthosis
C. Jewett is correct since it is acute and the LSO would be insufficient for a T12 fx.
Requires hyperextension
Genu Valgus is a position of the knee joint commonly called:
a. Bowlegged
b. Recurvatum
c. Knock kneed
d. Normal knee
C. Genu Valgum--->
