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 tha...
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 fitti ng? 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
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