FCC Footwear & Orthotics

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of an accommodative orthotic in foot care?

Accepted Answer

To redistribute plantar pressure and provide cushioning

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To correct structural foot deformities

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To increase athletic performance

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To reduce ankle swelling

Question 2

Which shoe feature is most important when selecting footwear for a patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Seamless interior and extra depth to prevent pressure points

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Stylish appearance with elevated heels

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Tight fit to prevent slipping inside the shoe

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Pointed toe box for a streamlined fit

Question 3

What distinguishes a functional orthotic from an accommodative orthotic?

Accepted Answer

Functional orthotics correct biomechanical abnormalities; accommodative orthotics provide cushioning and protection

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Functional orthotics are always soft; accommodative orthotics are always rigid

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Functional orthotics are always custom-made; accommodative orthotics are always prefabricated

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There is no clinically significant difference between the two types

Question 4

Which material property is most desirable in an orthotic worn by a patient with metatarsalgia?

Accepted Answer

Shock-absorbing and pressure-dispersing properties

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Maximum rigidity to prevent any foot motion

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High density to increase the weight of the device

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A waterproof coating as the primary feature

Question 5

What characteristic is recommended for the heel counter of therapeutic footwear?

Accepted Answer

Firm and well-fitting to provide rearfoot stability

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Soft and flexible to allow movement in all directions

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Absent to allow maximum freedom of the heel

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Constructed only from synthetic materials

Question 6

When should a foot care nurse refer a patient for custom orthotics rather than recommending prefabricated insoles?

Accepted Answer

When the patient has complex structural deformities requiring precise biomechanical correction

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When the patient requests a specific color or style preference

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When prefabricated insoles are temporarily out of stock

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When the patient is under 30 years of age

Question 7

What is a rocker-bottom shoe modification designed to accomplish?

Accepted Answer

Reduce forefoot pressure by limiting toe extension during the push-off phase of gait

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Improve traction on wet or slippery surfaces

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Increase heel height for postural alignment

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Provide additional width in the toe box area