140 orthotic fitter test review questions
Correct answers latest update
Which of these ABC practitioners would be allowed to treat unstable spinal conditions and long bone
fracture.
Certified Orthotist
Spinal bracing helps to control back pain by all of these except
allowing free vertebral motion
These are used to de-weight spinal structures by increasing abdominal compression
corsets
Thermoplastic panels added to a corset
Enhance A/P control
True of false. Static orthoses allow restricted range of motion against resistance at a fixed angle.
False
This is a long-term disease that causes inflammation of the joints between the spinal bones and the
joints between the spine and the pelvis, eventually causes the affected spinal bones to join together
Ankylosing Spondylitis
This occurs when the bones of the spine between due to trauma. usually the trauma necessary to
break the bones of the spine is quite large. in certain circumstances however, such as in elderly
people and in people with cancer these same bones can break with little or no force. The vertebrae
most commonly broken are those in the lower back.
Vertebral compression fracture
This is an inward curvature of a portion of the vertebral column.Although the human spine has some
normal inward curvature, excessive inward curvature can be caused by tight low back muscles,
excessive visceral fat, and pregnancy.
Lordosis
This condition is characterized by pain that shoots shown the leg. A bulging or ruptured (herniated)
disk is the most common cause of the pain.
Sciatica
These orthoses usually offer additional immobilization fort he thumb area. They are indicated for soft
tissue injuries, gamekeeper injuries, collateral ligament support and avulsion fractures of the thumb
Thumb Spica
Classic way to splint ht hand after a stroke with thumb in full opposition, wrist in dorsiflexion, and MP
joints flexed.
Wrist- hand Cock- up splint
, A shoulder orthoses provides _________ pressure on the forearm/elbow
Upward
This brace is effective following rotator cuff repairs, involved humeral fractures, and post op shoulder/
arm surgery where shoulder position and elbow flexion control are desired
Airplane splint
This upper extremity pathology is caused by an abnormal thickening of tough tissue ( fibrous layer)
underneath the skin of the palm and finger that can cause the finger to curl
Dupuytren Contracture
This deformity of a finger is caused when the extensor tendon is damaged preventing the finger or
thumb is not able to be straightened
Mallet Finger
This is a condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender. Also known as lateral
epicondylitis
Tennis Elbow
This condition is caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist., which may result in
numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hand and fingers.
Carpel Tunnel
Loss of protective sensation in the diabetic foot can be assessd via
10gram 5.07 monofilament
True or false. The final fitting is not complete until the patient and/ or caregiver have successfully
demonstrated donning/ doffing of the orthosis
True
For every business a _________ is the vital first step
Business plan
The orthotic fitter must use the applicable ______ codes
HCPCS
Selling your practice to professionals, patients and customers involves all of these key elements
EXCEPT:
Shyness
As orthotic fitters, we highly depend upon individuals sending patients to us. These are called
Referral Sources
These are the doctors are that are in charge in the patients every day medical care
PCP
Correct answers latest update
Which of these ABC practitioners would be allowed to treat unstable spinal conditions and long bone
fracture.
Certified Orthotist
Spinal bracing helps to control back pain by all of these except
allowing free vertebral motion
These are used to de-weight spinal structures by increasing abdominal compression
corsets
Thermoplastic panels added to a corset
Enhance A/P control
True of false. Static orthoses allow restricted range of motion against resistance at a fixed angle.
False
This is a long-term disease that causes inflammation of the joints between the spinal bones and the
joints between the spine and the pelvis, eventually causes the affected spinal bones to join together
Ankylosing Spondylitis
This occurs when the bones of the spine between due to trauma. usually the trauma necessary to
break the bones of the spine is quite large. in certain circumstances however, such as in elderly
people and in people with cancer these same bones can break with little or no force. The vertebrae
most commonly broken are those in the lower back.
Vertebral compression fracture
This is an inward curvature of a portion of the vertebral column.Although the human spine has some
normal inward curvature, excessive inward curvature can be caused by tight low back muscles,
excessive visceral fat, and pregnancy.
Lordosis
This condition is characterized by pain that shoots shown the leg. A bulging or ruptured (herniated)
disk is the most common cause of the pain.
Sciatica
These orthoses usually offer additional immobilization fort he thumb area. They are indicated for soft
tissue injuries, gamekeeper injuries, collateral ligament support and avulsion fractures of the thumb
Thumb Spica
Classic way to splint ht hand after a stroke with thumb in full opposition, wrist in dorsiflexion, and MP
joints flexed.
Wrist- hand Cock- up splint
, A shoulder orthoses provides _________ pressure on the forearm/elbow
Upward
This brace is effective following rotator cuff repairs, involved humeral fractures, and post op shoulder/
arm surgery where shoulder position and elbow flexion control are desired
Airplane splint
This upper extremity pathology is caused by an abnormal thickening of tough tissue ( fibrous layer)
underneath the skin of the palm and finger that can cause the finger to curl
Dupuytren Contracture
This deformity of a finger is caused when the extensor tendon is damaged preventing the finger or
thumb is not able to be straightened
Mallet Finger
This is a condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender. Also known as lateral
epicondylitis
Tennis Elbow
This condition is caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist., which may result in
numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hand and fingers.
Carpel Tunnel
Loss of protective sensation in the diabetic foot can be assessd via
10gram 5.07 monofilament
True or false. The final fitting is not complete until the patient and/ or caregiver have successfully
demonstrated donning/ doffing of the orthosis
True
For every business a _________ is the vital first step
Business plan
The orthotic fitter must use the applicable ______ codes
HCPCS
Selling your practice to professionals, patients and customers involves all of these key elements
EXCEPT:
Shyness
As orthotic fitters, we highly depend upon individuals sending patients to us. These are called
Referral Sources
These are the doctors are that are in charge in the patients every day medical care
PCP
