CPT Study Guide 2026
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📋 CPT Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CPT Topics to Study (69)
✍️ Sample CPT Questions & Answers
1. The principle of nonmaleficence in prosthetics specifically requires the technician to:
Nonmaleficence — 'first, do no harm' — obliges clinicians to avoid causing harm through action or inaction.
2. Which type of bone tissue found in the epiphyses of long bones has a honeycomb structure that reduces weight while maintaining strength?
Cancellous (trabecular) bone has an open lattice structure that provides strength with minimal mass, found in epiphyses and vertebral bodies.
3. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a prosthetics practice must ensure which of the following for patients with mobility impairments?
The ADA requires places of public accommodation, including healthcare facilities, to provide physical accessibility to individuals with disabilities.
4. Before laminating a prosthetic socket, what preparation must be performed on the test socket or positive mold surface?
A release agent or PVA film is applied to prevent the laminate from permanently bonding to the mold.
5. What is the purpose of vacuum forming in prosthetic socket fabrication?
Vacuum forming is a manufacturing process where a heated sheet of plastic material is stretched over a positive mold (the positive model of the residual limb) and then a vacuum is applied. This process pulls the softened plastic tightly against the mold, precisely shaping it to create a custom-fitting prosthetic socket.
6. Which prosthetic foot feature is most beneficial for a transtibial amputee with a K3 activity level who frequently walks on uneven terrain?
A multiaxial dynamic response foot allows motion in multiple planes, improving stability and adaptability on uneven surfaces for active users.