Orthotic Fitter PSI online Exam Questions
(SAE - Self Assessment Exam)
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
(SAE - Self Assessment Exam)
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
