Orthotic Fitter PSI online Exam Questions
2024 (SAE - Self Assessment Exam)
verifi ed/100% Correct!!!
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 migration.
A. 1,2,3. B. 1,2,4. C. 1,3,4. D. 2,3.4. - >>C. 1, 3 & 4 only.
-When fitting a patient, a COF should:
1. Take the pt into a private room. 2. Alter the Rx for pt comfort. 3. Introduce
himself by name to the pt. 4. Clarify any Rx that appears unclear.
A. 1,2,3. B. 1,2,4. C. 1,3,4. D. 2,3,4. - >>C. 1, 3 & 4 only
-A 27 y/o female pt to be fitted w/ a breast prosthesis is very emotional at the
time of her fitting. The COF should:
Call the physician & explain the situation. Suggest the pt return when she is
ready. Face the pt away from the mirror & offer a drape. Let the pt express her
feelings & discuss them. - >>let the pt express her feelings & discuss them
-In the anatomical position, the thumb is:
Adducted, Abducted, Supinated, Pronated. - >>abducted
-A pt present w/ a Rx for a semi-rigid cervical orthoses. The pt is to be
positioned in extension. A COF should fit the pt w/ a :
2024 (SAE - Self Assessment Exam)
verifi ed/100% Correct!!!
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 migration.
A. 1,2,3. B. 1,2,4. C. 1,3,4. D. 2,3.4. - >>C. 1, 3 & 4 only.
-When fitting a patient, a COF should:
1. Take the pt into a private room. 2. Alter the Rx for pt comfort. 3. Introduce
himself by name to the pt. 4. Clarify any Rx that appears unclear.
A. 1,2,3. B. 1,2,4. C. 1,3,4. D. 2,3,4. - >>C. 1, 3 & 4 only
-A 27 y/o female pt to be fitted w/ a breast prosthesis is very emotional at the
time of her fitting. The COF should:
Call the physician & explain the situation. Suggest the pt return when she is
ready. Face the pt away from the mirror & offer a drape. Let the pt express her
feelings & discuss them. - >>let the pt express her feelings & discuss them
-In the anatomical position, the thumb is:
Adducted, Abducted, Supinated, Pronated. - >>abducted
-A pt present w/ a Rx for a semi-rigid cervical orthoses. The pt is to be
positioned in extension. A COF should fit the pt w/ a :
