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Evaluation and Management of Arterial and Venous Ulcers

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1.  Management of arterial wounds includes all of the following EXCEPT: Increase perfusion to extremity/ulcer site Moist wound healing applies to ulcers with adequate blood supply Compression Manage infection

2.  An Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) is: A guide to venous hypertension A reliable, sensitive non-invasive test of blood flow Normal if it is 0.5 mm Hg Performed while the patient is in a seated position

3.  Which of following are ways to treat edema? Exercise Compression therapy Elevation All of the above

4.  Your patient has venous insufficiency. His leg edema is best treated by: Compression Diuretics Leg elevation Restricting fluid intake

5.  When should a therapist refer a patient to a vascular surgeon? Gangrene is present Absence of both dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial pulses Exposed bone or tendon at base of ulcer All of the above

6.  Goals of treatment of venous insufficiency ulcers includes which of the following? Decrease venous pressure Decrease edema and prevent reoccurrence Optimize wound healing environment All of the above

7.  Obesity, CHF, incompetent valves, thrombosis of deep venous system, postphlebetic syndrome, superficial vein regurgitation, as well as multiple pregnancies, are disorders associated with or capable of inducing ________________ disease. Arterial Pressure Venous Diabetic

8.  Types of compression therapy include: Paste bandages Short-stretch compression wraps Multilayer bandages All of the above

9.  Unna boots: Should be applied without tension Should be applied in a circular fashion from the base of the toes to the fibular head Must be changed every 7-10 days All of the above

10.  The following are characteristics of arterial ulcers: Located on distal toes Feels better with elevation Seen in patients with history of smoking Both A and C