ORTHOTIC FITTER PSI ONLINE EXAM QUESTIONS
(SAE - SELF ASSESSMENT EXAM) QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026/2027
Which of the following patients is likely to be helped by a lumbosacral corset?
1. a thin person w/ a low back pain
2. a thin person w/ sciatica
3. an obese person w/ sciatica
4. an obese person w/ kyphosis
A. 1,2,3. B. 1,24. C. 1,3,4. D. 2,3,4.
A.
An ambulatory patient presents w/ a Rx that reads "TEDS BK". A certified orthotic fitter
should:
Call the pt's physician for clarification. Measure the pt's ankle, calf & foot length.
Measure the pt's ankle, thigh, & leg length. Fit the pt for a below knee anti-embolism
stocking.
Fit the pt for a below the knee-anti-embolism stocking
Which of the following is an element of a quality assurance system to evaluate pt care?
Thank you letter. HIPAA Privacy Notice. Proof of delivery. Satisfaction survey.
satisfaction survery
For severely dropped internal organs, the ptosis pad should be placed at the:
Proximal margin of the umbilicus. Proximal costal margin to the ribs. Inferior margin of
the ASIS. Inferior margin of the abdomen.
inferior margin of the abdomen
Multiple sclerosis initially affects which of the following systems?
Nervous, Muscular, Circulatory, or Respiratory
nervous
, Which of the following complications is MOST likely to occur following a radical
mastectomy?
Prolapse, Lymphedema, Incisional hernia, or Frozen shouder
lymphedema
While attending a wound care clinic, a COF meets a physician whose aunt is pt of the
fitter. They physician asks about her aunt's condition. Which of the following is the
fitter's MOST appropriate response?
Show the physician her aunt's file. Answer the physician's inquiry in vague terms.
Suggest moving the discussion to a private location. Recommend the physician contact
her aunt directly.
recommend they physician contact her aunt directly
Chondromalacia patella is BEST treated w/ which of the following orthoses?
Knee sleeve w/ lateral J. Knee sleeve w/ popliteal cutout. Single-upright brace. Double-
upright brace?
knee sleeve w/ lateral J
The correct fitting of a rigid cervical collar should place the cervical spine in which of the
following positions?
Hyperextension. Extension. Neutral. Flexion.
Neutral
A patient had a modified radical mastectomy followed by radiation & chemo. Broken
blood vessels are apparent on her chest wall & she c/o of some discomfort w/ pressure
on the radiated area. Which of the following prostheses would be appropriate for her
fitting?
1. Concave-back silicone form. 2. Adhesive silicone form. 3. Custom-molded adhesive
silicone form. 4. Gel back silicone form.
A. 1&2. B. 1&4. C. 2&3. D. 3&4.
B. 1 & 4 only
After fitting a pt w/ neoprene knee orthosis w/ spiral stays, a COF should instruct the pt
to return for which of the following reasons?
1. Skin rash/irritation. 2. Excessive pressure at hinges. 3. Numbness in foot. 4. Orthosis
(SAE - SELF ASSESSMENT EXAM) QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026/2027
Which of the following patients is likely to be helped by a lumbosacral corset?
1. a thin person w/ a low back pain
2. a thin person w/ sciatica
3. an obese person w/ sciatica
4. an obese person w/ kyphosis
A. 1,2,3. B. 1,24. C. 1,3,4. D. 2,3,4.
A.
An ambulatory patient presents w/ a Rx that reads "TEDS BK". A certified orthotic fitter
should:
Call the pt's physician for clarification. Measure the pt's ankle, calf & foot length.
Measure the pt's ankle, thigh, & leg length. Fit the pt for a below knee anti-embolism
stocking.
Fit the pt for a below the knee-anti-embolism stocking
Which of the following is an element of a quality assurance system to evaluate pt care?
Thank you letter. HIPAA Privacy Notice. Proof of delivery. Satisfaction survey.
satisfaction survery
For severely dropped internal organs, the ptosis pad should be placed at the:
Proximal margin of the umbilicus. Proximal costal margin to the ribs. Inferior margin of
the ASIS. Inferior margin of the abdomen.
inferior margin of the abdomen
Multiple sclerosis initially affects which of the following systems?
Nervous, Muscular, Circulatory, or Respiratory
nervous
, Which of the following complications is MOST likely to occur following a radical
mastectomy?
Prolapse, Lymphedema, Incisional hernia, or Frozen shouder
lymphedema
While attending a wound care clinic, a COF meets a physician whose aunt is pt of the
fitter. They physician asks about her aunt's condition. Which of the following is the
fitter's MOST appropriate response?
Show the physician her aunt's file. Answer the physician's inquiry in vague terms.
Suggest moving the discussion to a private location. Recommend the physician contact
her aunt directly.
recommend they physician contact her aunt directly
Chondromalacia patella is BEST treated w/ which of the following orthoses?
Knee sleeve w/ lateral J. Knee sleeve w/ popliteal cutout. Single-upright brace. Double-
upright brace?
knee sleeve w/ lateral J
The correct fitting of a rigid cervical collar should place the cervical spine in which of the
following positions?
Hyperextension. Extension. Neutral. Flexion.
Neutral
A patient had a modified radical mastectomy followed by radiation & chemo. Broken
blood vessels are apparent on her chest wall & she c/o of some discomfort w/ pressure
on the radiated area. Which of the following prostheses would be appropriate for her
fitting?
1. Concave-back silicone form. 2. Adhesive silicone form. 3. Custom-molded adhesive
silicone form. 4. Gel back silicone form.
A. 1&2. B. 1&4. C. 2&3. D. 3&4.
B. 1 & 4 only
After fitting a pt w/ neoprene knee orthosis w/ spiral stays, a COF should instruct the pt
to return for which of the following reasons?
1. Skin rash/irritation. 2. Excessive pressure at hinges. 3. Numbness in foot. 4. Orthosis
