Orthotic Fitter PSI Online Exam (SAE - Self Assessment Exam ) A patient presents a Rx for multiligamentous support for an ankle sprain. The patient asks
... [Show More] the COF how this orthosis will help the problem. Which of the following is the BEST response regarding the multiligamentous support? It prevents drop foot. It increases genu-recurvatum. It prevents internal rotation. It increases medial-lateral stability. A patient wearing a knee orthosis for osteoarthritis c/o pressure on the lateral condyle. A COF should: Add a check strap. Pad over the medial condyle. Recontour the uprights. Place a wedge in the shoe. Bandages removed from a patient w/ venous stasis should be disposed of in which of the following colors of bag? Yellow. Red. Orange. Clear. To reshape a Kydex orthosis, it's necessary to use: Offset bending irons. Hot water. A stay bender. A heat gun. An elastic ankle support is useful in: Immobilizing the joint. Providing lateral stability to the joint. Providing dynamic stability to the joint. Giving gentle pressure to the joint. The preferred position for final adjustment of axillary straps on an orthosis is the patient: Supine w/ arms above the head. Standing w/ arms above the head. Standing w/ arms extended to the side at shoulder height. Sitting in chair w/ arms extended to the sides at shoulder height. A rigid TLSO controls which of the following areas? (see hard flashcard) C. Lumbar: Yes. Cervical: Yes. Sacral: Yes. Dorsal: No A patient diagnosed w/ HIV presents w/ an open wound that has been fit w/ gradient compression stockings. The patient's brother calls the COF w/ questions about caring for the patient. HIPAA requires the fitter to: Maintain the patient's confidentiality. Confer w/ the facility manager. Consult w/ the patient's physician. Warn the patient's family about the HIV status. A 15 y/o patient w/ spondylolisthesis presents w/ a Rx for an LS corset w/ steel stays. When a COF prepares to fit the orthosis, the patient questions why she can't wear an elastic support that would be less noticeable. Best response: Fit the patient w/ her preferred orthosis. Inform the patient that the corset provides the needed support. Explain that elastic support will not immobilize the spine as required. Contact the physician to change the order. When fitting a patient w/ a WHO, the patient's limb should be positioned: Slightly extended. Slightly flexed. Fully extended. Fully flexed. When fitting a hyperextension orthosis in a standing position, the sternal pad should be placed: At the xiphoid. 1" above the xiphoid. At the sternal notch. 2"below the sternal notch. Anti-embolism elastic stockings are important for: Non-ambulatory patient's. Arterial insufficiency. Ambulatory patient's. Postfracture edema. Information about a new prefabricated orthosis is BEST obtained by: Practicing fitting on a model. Reading the package insert. Attending a product in-service. Discussing it w/ a PATIENT. Which of the following must a patient sign when receiving a new orthotic device? Proof of delivery. Warranty documentation. Medicare standards. Device care plans. [Show Less]