Pedorthic Exam Sample Questions
with Answers
A patient has pain and callousing of the second metatarsal head. The
physician has prescribed a metatarsal pad. Where should the pad be placed?
A. Under the metatarsal head
B. Between the second and third metatarsal heads
C. Proximal to the second metatarsal head
D. Distal to the second metatarsal head - -C
-A middle-aged woman is referred to your facility with a painful flexible
flatfoot deformity. The prescription calls for custom orthoses to obtain
subtalar neutral. The recommended impression technique utilizes:
A. The standing position
B. Semi-weight bearing position
C. A foot block
D. A Harris mat - -B
-Bivalve casting is used:
A. To make a plaster negative cast for custom shoe making
B. As an alternative to foam-art for making foot orthoses
C. To make a negative cast for foot orthoses
D. To make a positive model for foot orthoses - -A
-Achilles tendinitis may be treated effectively with the following:
A. Heel lift
B. UCBL orthoses
C. Rocker sole
D. Medial heel wedge - -A
-Metatarsal pads redistribute the weight from the metatarsal heads to the:
A. Calcaneus
B. Cuboid
C. Distal phalanges
D. Shafts - -D
-The range of motion at the ankle joint necessary to complete a normal gait
is:
A. 5° dorsal flexion 10° plantar flexion
B. 8-10° dorsal flexion 20° plantar flexion
C. 20° dorsal flexion 20° plantar flexion
D. 20° dorsal flexion 50° plantar flexion - -B
-A realistic goal of pedorthic treatment for a diabetic patient would be:
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