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Question 1

Which gait deviation should be documented using standardized terminology when recording observational gait analysis findings?

Accepted Answer

Trendelenburg gait with ipsilateral trunk lean during right stance phase

Answer

Standardized anatomical and biomechanical terminology ensures accurate communication and reproducibility across providers.

Question 2

A Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN) for an orthotic device must typically be signed by:

Accepted Answer

The referring physician or treating provider

Answer

Medicare and most payers require a physician or authorized treating provider to sign the CMN, attesting to the medical necessity of the device.

Question 3

When documenting custom orthotic measurements, which practice ensures the highest accuracy of the clinical record?

Accepted Answer

Documenting measurements immediately at the point of care during the patient encounter

Answer

Immediate point-of-care documentation minimizes recall errors and ensures the record accurately reflects what was measured during the encounter.

Question 4

Which type of documentation tracks a patient's functional progress toward established orthotic treatment goals over multiple visits?

Accepted Answer

Progress notes

Answer

Progress notes recorded at each follow-up visit document changes in function, device fit, and progress toward the goals set at evaluation.

Question 5

An orthotist is treating a minor patient. Regarding documentation of informed consent, which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Consent must be obtained from a parent or legal guardian and documented in the record

Answer

For minor patients, informed consent must be obtained from a parent or legal guardian, and this authorization must be documented in the medical record.

(CO) Certified Orthoptist Practice Test

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