ABC Certified Pedorthist (C-PED) Practice Exam

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• What is the medical term for a fungal infection of the toenails?
• Which item is considered a PHI personal identifier under HIPAA?
• Which gait phase is primarily targeted by orthoses designed for calcaneal apophysitis?
• Apex means
• Factors that influence the thickness of material added to the shoe to create a rocker bottom modification include all of the following EXCEPT:
• __________ is a restriction in blood supply to tissues, causing a shortage of oxygen that is needed for cellular metabolism
• What major ligament connects the talus and the medial malleolus of the tibia and serves to stabilize the ankle joint?
• To provide patient care services as an ABC Certified Pedorthist, the patient's problems must ____________________________
• Treatment of ______ traditionally requires resection of the infected or necrotic bone and prolonged antibiotic therapy
• Which shoe feature provides medial-lateral hindfoot support and can be described as the stiffener in that area?
• Which is NOT typically a cause of a limb length discrepancy?
• The ABC Credential Holder ______ use illegal drugs and/or any legally controlled substances resulting in impairment of professional judgement.
• Morton's neuroma management with orthotics commonly includes which footwear consideration?
• If something is subcutaneous, it is __________
• Which unit is used to measure blood glucose concentration in the United States?
• Which bone forms the posterior aspect of the heel?
• At the junction between the upper two-thirds and the lower one-thirds of the leg, which nerve divides into medial dorsal cutaneous and intermediate dorsal cutaneous?
• Chopart's joint is formed by which two joints?
• A premade bilaminate material benefit would be which of the following?
• The proximal height of a custom pedorthic device, excluding footwear, is limited to which region?
• Pedorthic intervention for chronic ankle instability focuses primarily on which plane control?
• A fasting blood glucose of 110 mg/dL indicates which condition?
• The triplanar motion of the foot's supination consists of which combination?
• Which of the following are NOT nerves found in the foot or ankle?
• Located on the plantar aspect of the foot, the ______ is also known as the 'spring' ligament.
• What is used to minimize heel slipping in an otherwise properly fitting shoe?
• What type of footwear was prescribed for the patient?
• Which type of nerve is typically unaffected by diabetic peripheral neuropathy?
• A realistic goal of pedorthic treatment for a diabetic patient would be
• In the prescription described, what material were the custom orthotics made from?
• A _________ test is used to determine whether the posterior tibial tendon is intact or has become dysfunctional.
• Where does the plantar plate attach?
• When there is very little or no motion to be found at the first metatarsophalangeal joint, it is called_________
• ________ is a more appropriate descriptor for the deformity previously referred to as 'posterior tibial tendon dysfunction'.
• Which device is commonly used to measure foot length and width in clinical practice?
• The bottommost layer of skin, where subcutaneous fat is stored, is called the ______.
• The statement of attestation in this scenario is signed by which clinician?
• Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) is a _________ material.
• __________ is a term that can be applied to either the upper heel area of a shoe upper, or to the stiffener incorporated into that section of the shoe to provide structural integrity and medial-lateral support around the hindfoot
• Where is the posterior tibial pulse palpated?
• The ABC certified fitter-therapeutic shoes is bound by the ABC Code of Professional Responsibility which is enforced by a _________ program
• Provision of a partial foot prosthesis for a _____________ amputation is NOT within the Certified Pedorthist's Scope of Practice
• Which term describes the highest point on a curve?
• In the scenario, the patient has a history of which foot problem?
• In inversion ankle sprains, the ligament most commonly injured is which?
• Which underlying musculoskeletal deformity presents as a bunion?
• By filling in the anterior transverse arch, a metatarsal pad shifts weight from the metatarsal heads to the
• Which two anatomical landmarks are the principal insertions of the posterior tibial tendon?
• What artery is easily palpated just posterior to and below the medial malleolus?
• A claw toe is:
• The prescription in the case was signed by which professional?
• Under HIPAA, which statement is true about PHI disclosure?
• About 20% of acute ankle sprain patients will develop _________
• Which term describes a device used to support the foot arch and redistribute pressure?
• In the described case, which metatarsal head requires offloading to relieve metatarsalgia?
• Which statement is false?
• Which open lacing system features eyelets on lace stays that are flaps stitched to the outside of the shoe?
• What entity did Congress create in 1970 to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers?
• The hardness of the closed-cell foam topcover used in diabetic shoe inserts typically falls within which Shore A range?
• Allodynia describes a painful response to which type of stimulus?
• SMO stands for what?
• Which term describes the strip around the edge of the sole to which the upper is attached?
• For Morton's neuroma, what is the most appropriate pedorthic treatment plan?
• Reduced blood flow is sometimes called ______.
• The body's ability to know where it is in space is called __________
• The tendon which provides the most push-off power at the toe is the ______.
• Maceration is best defined as:
• SACH is used to:
• Calcaneal apophysitis is also known as which disease?
• What is the purpose of offloading the second metatarsal head in this plan?
• The original physician's prescription should be kept in what location?
• Adult acquired flatfoot deformity is a descriptor for which condition?
• The pedorthic objective of care for the Charcot foot deformity is:
• The subtalar joint is also known as which joint?
• What leather works best for a bubble patch shoe modification?
• Swing phase of gait accounts for approximately ______ of the gait cycle.
• The navicular drop test is used to assess what aspect of foot mechanics?
• The codes contained in the 10th revision of the ICD system are more commonly referred to as:
• The anterior tibial tendon, extensor hallucis longus, and _________, serve to dorsiflex the foot.
• Which groups credentialed by a nationally recognized Orthotic, Prosthetic, and Pedorthic certifying board may be privileged by a Pedorthist to provide pedorthic care?
• Which of the following describes an objective assessment of shoe fit?
• In the Medicare scenario, what additional documents are needed beyond the prescription and a statement from the certifying physician?
• The statement of attestation is required when the notes come from two separate sources to verify what?
• On the foot, the main portion of the posterior tibial tendon inserts at the __________
• An interdigital neuroma is sometimes referred to as ________.
• Which term describes the wear-and-tear degenerative joint disease?
• An in-shoe heel lift is contraindicated for someone with_________
• The plantar fascia inserts into which structures?
• The medical suffix -itis means
• A midfoot ulcer would be best addressed with which rocker sole?
• A true Jones fracture involves which articulation?
• The RAC program was created through which legislative act?
• A full length carbon fiber footplate or an extended steel shank in the midsole of the shoe are best suited to treat which condition?
• The footwear code A5500 requires material be:
• What is a Medicare allowable amount?
• Which term describes the complete sequence of events from the initial heel strike of one foot to the next initial heel strike of that same foot?
• A 10g monofilament test is used to assess protective sensation in the plantar surface.
• In a patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and normal foot structures, the most at-risk site for ulcer development is which area?
• Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome is inflammation of the tibial periosteum and is commonly referred to as what?
• If a shoe is too tight over a hallux valgus deformity, what should you do?
• According to Medicare guidelines, in order to bill a shoe as A5500 the shoe must:
• Lisfranc injuries involve injury to which joints?
• Which material is commonly used to make a shoe shank?
• The Chopart amputation refers to which level?
• Ecchymosis is best described as:
• The acronym HCPCS stands for:
• Which feature is characteristic of Blucher shoes?
• Ischemia is defined as what?
• Which option best describes the purpose of foot orthoses for calcaneal apophysitis?
• The ________ is a structural stiffener added to the sole of a shoe and can be made of steel, fiberglass, nylon, Kevlar, or carbon graphite composites.
• Forefoot adduction occurs in which cardinal plane of motion?
• Medicare is a federal program designed primarily for which population?
• A ______ is a stretched or torn tendon or muscle.
• Osteochondrosis typically involves which part of the bone?
• Insulin is produced by which organ?
• Which of the following ligaments attach to the calcaneus?
• Which condition presents as a bony prominence on the lateral side of the 5th metatarsal head near the MTP joint?
• A strong heel counter provides
• What should you do if a patient offers you a gift card?
• The Semmes-Weinstein monofilament is used to detect which sensory deficit?
• An oblique toe in a shoe is:
• A staff disposing contaminated waste in a dumpster at the end of the day has violated which standard?
• Haglund deformity would be helped by using:
• Which bone is the largest in the foot?
• Forefoot adduction is primarily a movement in which plane?
• Which foot type is often associated with many neuromuscular disorders?
• Which opening is described by eyelets on lace stays that are flaps stitched to the outside of the shoe?
• Which tendon is primarily responsible for dorsiflexion and can be palpated on the dorsum of the foot and anterior ankle?
• The terms neuropathic, neuroischemic, and ischemic are often used to describe _________
• Which term describes a swelling due to lymphatic dysfunction?
• The Quarter Panel is the main shoe pattern part on the side of the shoe where logos on sneakers are located. Which option correctly represents this feature?
• A _________ is a strip of material, separate from the sole and upper, that secures the joint where the upper and sole meet, usually attached by a vulcanization process.
• An injury to the tibiofibular syndesmosis is called a ______ ankle sprain.
• Which components are present in most cases of diabetic peripheral neuropathy?
• Which structure can be palpated on the dorsum of the foot and anterior ankle and serves to dorsiflex the foot?
• Which of the following is a foot deformity that could affect shoe fit?
• In the event the ABC Credential Holder seeks to terminate the professional relationship with a patient, the ABC Credential Holder shall provide:
• The described case relates to coverage under which program?
• Which term describes the component that provides medial-lateral hindfoot stability in footwear?
• Which of the following conditions has been documented to cause peripheral neuropathy?
• Before providing any orthosis, prosthesis, or pedorthic device, the credential holder must obtain which from the prescriber?
• The __________ is a strip of leather around the edge of the sole to which the upper is attached.
• Which of the following is a contraindication for use of a negative heel rocker sole modification?
• What does RAC stand for in Medicare context?
• Ischemia is defined as reduced blood flow. Which of the following options correctly identifies this condition?
• The patient described is which age and sex?
• In inversion ankle sprains, the injury most commonly involves the anterior talofibular ligament and/or the ______ ligament.
• A premade bi-laminate material benefit would be which of the following?
• First described by Jean-Martin Charcot in 1877, _________ is defined as the softening and breaking down of skin resulting from prolonged exposure to moisture
• Which of the following best describes HIPAA's scope?
• When addressing concerns about a peer's patient care, to whom should the concerns be communicated?
• In footwear construction, which component serves as the sole's internal stiffener and can be made of steel, fiberglass, nylon, Kevlar, or carbon graphite composites?
• Flexible ______ is a very common, usually asymptomatic presentation in young children, especially toddlers.
• Plantar fasciitis is characterized by which symptom?
• Low back pain, increased exertion in ambulation, gait abnormalities, and asymmetric limb loading are concerns associated with __________.
• In a 79-year-old female patient with metatarsalgia, severe bunion deformity, crossover second toe, and redness under the second metatarsal head, which pedorthic treatment plan is most appropriate?
• Which joint's plantar plate attaches the proximal phalanx to the metatarsal head?
• Which type of foot orthosis is used in the described plan?
• In the definition of a pedorthic device, which component is included to manage the function of the anatomy by primarily controlling the range of motion of the subtalar joint?
• The inability to detect the pressure required to bend a 10g monofilament on the plantar surface is associated with the loss of ______ and has been shown to be highly predictive of subsequent ulceration.
• A child with talipes equinovarus could be referred to as:
• Supramalleolar Orthosis is primarily used to treat which condition in toddlers and young children?
• Whose responsibility is it to determine the duration and time of termination of a patient's care?
• Degenerative joint disease, which is also referred to as __________, is a common 'wear and tear' disease that occurs when the cartilage that serves as a cushion in the joints deteriorates.
• If a patient has a prescription for depth shoes and polypropylene orthotics but presents with a rigid, limited-motion foot, what is your professional responsibility?
• Excluding footwear, the proximal height of a custom pedorthic device does not extend beyond the
• A rocker sole with two distinct curved sections addressing forefoot and midfoot regions is commonly referred to as which term?
• Which behavior can increase a person's risk of developing Type II diabetes mellitus?
• In the context of patient access, which statement best describes the effect of professional affiliations on care decisions?
• All of the following material types are heat moldable EXCEPT:
• Toward the end of the swing phase of gait, to prepare the foot for heel strike, the __________ fires to bring the foot into a supinated position
• Which statement about Medicare is true?
• Which statement about the big toe's phalanges is correct?
• When skin is described as erythematous, it has a ______ appearance
• Which would NOT be the role of a podiatrist in the comprehensive care treatments of your patients?
• The most common ankle sprain is a lateral sprain, also known as which movement?
• The plantar plate attaches which structures across the metatarsophalangeal joint?
• The acronym SCFO stands for which of the following?
• You can palpate the sustentaculum tali on the ______ aspect of the foot.
• Which condition is commonly experienced after a cerebrovascular accident and affects ankle dorsiflexion?
• Which toe box shape is best to accommodate an oblique toe and provide forefoot space?
• Cork is made from the bark of which tree?
• Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) is colloquially referred to as __________.
• Ankle dorsiflexion occurs in which plane?
• Which shoe last is described as having little waist curve and neutral with no inflare or outflare?
• Which protein is primarily responsible for the thickened skin in a callus?
• The posterior tibial artery can be palpated behind the medial malleolus in which location?
• Which chronic condition, formerly known as juvenile diabetes, results from little or no insulin production by the pancreas?
• Obesity, African-American or Latino ethnicity, and sedentary lifestyle are __________ type II diabetes.
• As an ABC Credential Holder, concerns regarding patient care provided by other professionals should be addressed:
• Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test?
• What term describes the documentation describing how a privileged caregiver's ability to provide a specific patient care service has been assessed and verified, ensuring the knowledge and skills relate to the diagnosis and device?
• Which bone is the largest bone in the foot?
• If metatarsal pad placed too distally worsens forefoot pain, what is most likely cause?
• Which statement is true about metatarsal pads in foot orthotics?
• Which condition is common for a person to experience after a cerebrovascular accident?
• What term refers to directly or indirectly asking for the patronage of individual patients by intimidation, threats, harassing conduct, undue influence, coercion, or remuneration in violation of payer rules?
• As soon as possible, the ABC Credential Holder must notify the referring physician or other licensed healthcare prescriber of changes in the patient\'s ______ that affects the patient\'s orthotic, prosthetic, or pedorthic treatment plan.
• When privileged by a Certified Pedorthist, a CFTs may provide which device?
• Poron and PPT are examples of what type of materials?
• A tearing away of all or part of a structure is called a/an ______.
• The immovable joint between the tibia and fibula at the ankle is called a(n) __________.
• The talonavicular joint and calcaneocuboid joint are collectively known as which joint?
• In footwear, EVA is used primarily for which characteristic?
• A shoe sole that is 3/4 inch thick is described as how many units thick?
• A sprain is defined as a stretched or torn ligament.
• Which device may be used to alleviate plantar pressure on the distal toes?
• The Shore A durometer hardness of a traditional rubber athletic shoe sole is approximately:
• Osteochondrosis is best described as
• When ordering custom shoes for a patient, it is best to provide __________ for the shoe maker in addition to your completed order form.
• Which condition is classically characterized by heel pain that is worst with the first steps in the morning?
• A _________ is a fibrous joint in which two adjacent bones are linked by a strong membrane or ligaments.
• The Coleman block test is a foot assessment technique used for someone who has________
• Utilization of a follow-up treatment plan that ensures successful outcomes, patient health, and quality of life which includes all of the following EXCEPT:
• What is the proximal insertion site of the plantar aponeurosis?
• Items covered by Medicare under the Therapeutic Shoes for Persons with Diabetes benefit must be:
• Treatment for calcaneal apophysitis includes Achilles stretching, rest, and the use of foot orthoses specifically designed to __________
• Which combination terms describe ulcers commonly seen in diabetes?
• __________ is a closed lacing system, wherein the lace stays are not separated, but incorporated into the vamp.
• Infection in the diabetic foot has a very poor prognosis when accompanied by which condition?
• Which shoe style has open lacing with lace tabs sewn on top?
• In the United States, the concentration of glucose in the blood is measured in _____________.
• If the second toe is longer than the first, this foot type is called:
• Which upper material was used in the described pedorthic footwear plan?
• Aside from ABC's and Medicare's, what other bodies' rules and regulations does a Certified Pedorthist need to be familiar with and adhere to?
• The ABC credential holder shall recognize the patient's _________ in selecting the orthotic, prosthetic, or pedorthic provider.
• Which layer stores fat and lies beneath the dermis?
• ICD-10 codes are used to classify what type of information?
• To maintain your Pedorthist certification, you must do all of the following EXCEPT:
• Which of the following is a shoe modification that can help reduce plantar pressure under the metatarsal heads?
• ________ is the body's ability to keep itself upright (function of the inner ear).
• Which structure originates at the medial tubercle of the calcaneus and extends toward the forefoot to help maintain the arch?
• An 86 year old male diabetic with neuropathy and a new ulcer under the right first metatarsal head presents for footwear. The most prudent course of action would be to:
• Which condition, commonly linked to peripheral neuropathy, is a painful response to normally non-painful stimuli?
• The removable inner piece from inside of a shoe that can be replaced with a foot orthosis is called the:
• The acronym UCBL stands for which of the following?
• If a patient has a fracture of the cuboid, which term most accurately describes the location of the fracture in the foot?
• Rocker sole is a modification that primarily affects which aspect of foot loading?
• Of the following choices, which would be the best way to address flexible pes planovalgus deformity?
• In pedorthic practice, which term describes footwear and orthotics designed to reduce pressure on a targeted area of the foot?
• A bony prominence on the lateral side of the 5th metatarsal head is called which condition?
• A removable heel lift under the insert is used to modify the foot in which of the following ways?
• __________ is not uncommon following a hip fracture or replacement
• A callus forms by the buildup of which substance in the skin?
• The Semmes-Weinstein test for Loss of Protective Sensation uses which device on the foot?
• Abnormal gait caused by pain is referred to as ______ gait.
• How should a patient stand when measuring feet with a Brannock device?
• Which metatarsal is the shortest and thickest?
• Poron and PPT are examples of what type of materials?
• Which of the following microorganisms are considered bloodborne pathogens?
• Lymphedema is _________
• Which statement is an objective assessment of shoe fit?
• Which methods may be used to capture the foot for fabrication of a SCFO device?
• Redness on an area of the foot may be caused by which of the following?
• Pedorthic device includes __________, designed to manage the function of the anatomy by primarily controlling the range of motion of the subtalar joint.
• Rocker soles can:
• The posterior tibial tendon functions during which phases of gait?
• Which demographic is most commonly associated with Freiberg's infarction?
• Forefoot ulcers are commonly associated with which medical condition?
• There are __________ phalanges in a normal foot
• The prescription in the case was for which items?
• A __________ is a stretched or torn ligament
• Which bone is the proximal anchor for the plantar aponeurosis?
• The organization established by Congress in 1970 to ensure safe and healthful working conditions is known as:
• Which of the following is NOT considered a factor of proper shoe size?
• The plantar calcaneonavicular ligament is also known as the 'spring' ligament.
• Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and flatfoot deformity?
• Which condition is an osteochondrosis that affects the lesser metatarsal heads, especially the second, and is most commonly seen in females aged 13-15?
• The ABC Credential Holder must receive which before providing any orthosis, prosthesis, or pedorthic device?
• The term _________ applies to the subcutaneous discoloration resulting from seepage of blood within contused tissue
• The __________ is the main shoe pattern part on the side of the shoe pattern.
• ________ is the body's ability to know where it is in space and sense movement (function of the somatosensory system).
• In diabetic foot care, what is the term for ulcers caused by nerve damage?
• For HCPCS code A5500, the removable filler provides minimum additional depth of how much?
• Hallux Rigidus is defined by very little motion at the first MTP joint.
• In what year did Congress create OSHA?
• Which term best completes the phrase: Flexible ______ is a very common pediatric condition?
• The sugar commonly used by the body as fuel is:
• A Certified Pedorthist must earn at least how many continuing education credits during each cycle?
• Which statement best describes a bilaminate material in footwear construction?
• For what term is MSDS the acronym?
• The ABC Credential Holder may not utilize or deliver ___________ devices or components when providing and billing a new orthosis, prosthesis, or pedorthic device.
• Which device is given as an example of a product a privileged CFT may provide?
• Which foot type is associated with the 'too many toes' sign?
• The heel-to-ball measurement on a Brannock device is most accurate to determine what?
• Which option correctly lists bloodborne pathogens among commonly recognized viruses?
• Which behavior is associated with an increased risk of Type II diabetes?
• Which statement best describes documentation when sending a patient shoe order to the shoemaker?
• ________ is the time taken for completion of heel strike of one lower limb to the next heel strike of the same lower limb.
• Which law, signed in 1996, was created to modernize the flow of healthcare information, protect personally identifiable information, and address limitations on health insurance coverage?
• During the navicular drop test, the accepted range for a neutral foot (neither supinated or pronated), is __________
• Freiberg's infarction most accurately affects which anatomical structures?
• The sesamoid bones lie within the __________ tendon.
• The goal of pedorthic treatment for a Lisfranc injury is to ______, splint and protect the injury site.
• Flexing the knee during your examination isolates which posterior muscle to determine tightness?
• The subtalar joint is formed by the articulation of which two bones?