ABC Certified Orthotic Fitter Exam
Rubor - answer Dark coloration of the skin that does not fade
Mottling - answer Blotchy appearance of the skin
Callus (Xyloma) - answer Thickened layers of skin, often on the hands or feet, where
friction repeatedly occurs
Hard Corn (Heloma Durum) - answer Small patch of thickened, dead skin with a packed
center. Form usually 4th/5th toe
Soft Corn (Heloma Molle) - answer(wound) usually in between 4th/5th wed space
Edema - answerExcess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
dependent edema - answera fluid accumulation in the tissues influenced by gravity;
usually greater in the lower extremities than in tissue levels above the level of the heart
venous edema - answerincreased capillary pressure and venous obstruction
mixed edema - answerwaxy skin
lymphedema - answerswelling due to an abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid within
the tissues
Normal Pedal(foot) Temperature - answer80-90 *F
Proprioception - answerPerception or awareness of the position and movement of the
body.
Tuning Fork Test(weber test) Discrepancy Window - answer8 Seconds
Stance Phase comprises what percent of the gait cycle? - answer62%
Swing Phase comprises what percent of the gait cycle? - answer38%
Saggital Plane - answerdivides the body into a right and left side.
(Dorsiflexion/Plantarflexion)
Frontal Plane - answerDivides the body into front and back portions. (Anterior/Posterior)
(inversion/Eversion)
, Transverse Plane - answerhorizontal division of the body into upper and lower portions
(Abduction/Adduction)
Pronation(of the foot) - answertriplane movement comprised of dorsiflexion, eversion,
abduction
Supination(of the foot) - answerTriplane movement comprised of plantarflexion,
inversion, adduction
Heel Strike (initial contact) - answerFoot is inverted and dorsiflexed, Pressure should
land on lateral heel
Foot Flat (Loading Response) - answerFoot is inverted, Pressure is on the lateral border
of foot
Midstance - answerFoot is subtalar neutral(not pronated/supinated). Pressure transfers
from lateral to medial side of foot across ball of foot
Heel Off (Terminal Stance) - answerFoot is everted and slightly plantarflexed. Pressure
on medial forefoot.
Toe Off (Pre-Swing) - answerFoot is everted and fully plantarflexed. Pressure should go
through hallux.
Initial (Early) Swing - answerKnee is flexed, toes pointing toward ground.
Midswing - answerTibia is perpendicular with the ground.
Late Swing - answerLeg is extended, heel pointing toward ground ready to go into next
heel strike.
Ataxic Gait - answerAn unsteady, uncoordinated walk, employing a wide base and the
feet thrown out.
Antalgic Gait - answerA persons manner of walking that develops as a way to avoid
pain while walking, "limping'
Apraxic Gait - answerShuffling walk or trouble getting started with the gait cycle
Prefab diabetic Orthotic Molds SX(symptoms) - answerDiabetes Type 1 or 2, Foot
Calluses, Poor Circulation
BK (Below Knee) 20 - 30 mmHG Compression Stockings SX - answerBurns,
Dependant Edema, Lymphedema
Axilla - answerarmpit
Rubor - answer Dark coloration of the skin that does not fade
Mottling - answer Blotchy appearance of the skin
Callus (Xyloma) - answer Thickened layers of skin, often on the hands or feet, where
friction repeatedly occurs
Hard Corn (Heloma Durum) - answer Small patch of thickened, dead skin with a packed
center. Form usually 4th/5th toe
Soft Corn (Heloma Molle) - answer(wound) usually in between 4th/5th wed space
Edema - answerExcess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
dependent edema - answera fluid accumulation in the tissues influenced by gravity;
usually greater in the lower extremities than in tissue levels above the level of the heart
venous edema - answerincreased capillary pressure and venous obstruction
mixed edema - answerwaxy skin
lymphedema - answerswelling due to an abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid within
the tissues
Normal Pedal(foot) Temperature - answer80-90 *F
Proprioception - answerPerception or awareness of the position and movement of the
body.
Tuning Fork Test(weber test) Discrepancy Window - answer8 Seconds
Stance Phase comprises what percent of the gait cycle? - answer62%
Swing Phase comprises what percent of the gait cycle? - answer38%
Saggital Plane - answerdivides the body into a right and left side.
(Dorsiflexion/Plantarflexion)
Frontal Plane - answerDivides the body into front and back portions. (Anterior/Posterior)
(inversion/Eversion)
, Transverse Plane - answerhorizontal division of the body into upper and lower portions
(Abduction/Adduction)
Pronation(of the foot) - answertriplane movement comprised of dorsiflexion, eversion,
abduction
Supination(of the foot) - answerTriplane movement comprised of plantarflexion,
inversion, adduction
Heel Strike (initial contact) - answerFoot is inverted and dorsiflexed, Pressure should
land on lateral heel
Foot Flat (Loading Response) - answerFoot is inverted, Pressure is on the lateral border
of foot
Midstance - answerFoot is subtalar neutral(not pronated/supinated). Pressure transfers
from lateral to medial side of foot across ball of foot
Heel Off (Terminal Stance) - answerFoot is everted and slightly plantarflexed. Pressure
on medial forefoot.
Toe Off (Pre-Swing) - answerFoot is everted and fully plantarflexed. Pressure should go
through hallux.
Initial (Early) Swing - answerKnee is flexed, toes pointing toward ground.
Midswing - answerTibia is perpendicular with the ground.
Late Swing - answerLeg is extended, heel pointing toward ground ready to go into next
heel strike.
Ataxic Gait - answerAn unsteady, uncoordinated walk, employing a wide base and the
feet thrown out.
Antalgic Gait - answerA persons manner of walking that develops as a way to avoid
pain while walking, "limping'
Apraxic Gait - answerShuffling walk or trouble getting started with the gait cycle
Prefab diabetic Orthotic Molds SX(symptoms) - answerDiabetes Type 1 or 2, Foot
Calluses, Poor Circulation
BK (Below Knee) 20 - 30 mmHG Compression Stockings SX - answerBurns,
Dependant Edema, Lymphedema
Axilla - answerarmpit
