Pedorthic Certification Tests Bundle Set

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 meta...

Rearfoot (Tarsus), Midfoot (Lesser tarsus), and Forefoot (Metatarsus) CORRECT ANSWER-Functional components of the foot Which bones make up the rearfoot? CORRECT ANSWER-Calcaneus and talus Which bones make up the midfoot? CORRECT ANSWER-Navicular and cuboid Which bones make up the forefoot? ...

supination CORRECT ANSWER What does a medial wedge induce? pronation CORRECT ANSWER What does a lateral wedge induce Calcaneal valgus/eversion CORRECT ANSWER What does a medial wedge treat? calcaneal varus/inversion CORRECT ANSWER What does a lateral wedge treat? increase stability of he...

Metatarsalgia CORRECT ANSWER -Generic term for pain in the forefoot/ball from repetitive stress, associated with a drop or collapse of the metatarsal arch causing the soft tissue to be pinched or trapped between the bones Metatarsalgia treatment CORRECT ANSWER -reduce and redistribute forefoot pr...

Hallux Valgus Symptons CORRECT ANSWER Subluxation of the first MPJ with deviation of the great toe towards teh second toe For hallux valgus, where will their be swelling? CORRECT ANSWER Medial first met head Where will their be pain for Hallux valgus and why? CORRECT ANSWER Medial first MPJ du...

The tri-planar joints of the foot are parallel to the cardinal planes. True/False? CORRECT ANSWER False What bones are found in the tarsus? a. Navicular and cuboid b. Navicular and talus c. Cuneiforms and talus d. Calcaneus and talus e. Cuboid and talus CORRECT ANSWER d. Calcaneus and t...

Pedorthics questions with correct answers

Which type of nerve is typically unaffected by diabetic peripheral neuropathy? CORRECT ANSWER Aural What is an anticonvulsant commonly used to treat the effects of peripheral neuropathy? CORRECT ANSWER Gabapentin The ABC Credential Holder must receive a __ from a physician or other licensed he...

A patient had a stroke resulting in a right hemiplegia. They need a shoe with a velcro closure and a D Ring. How would you construct the shoes for this individual? A. Left Shoe: Medial D ring, lateral strap; right shoe: medial D ring, lateral strap B. Left Shoe: Lateral D ring, medial strap; rig...

Sever's Disease CORRECT ANSWER aka calcaneal apophysitis -traction injury at the apophysis of the calcaneus where the achilles tendon attaches -Most common cause of heel pain in growing athletes (between 8-12 y/o) calcaneal apophysitis is aka CORRECT ANSWER Sever's Disease Best Orthotic & ...