Diabetic Foot

Question 1

Result of microvascular disease. Build-up of glycoslation products

Answer 1

neuropathy

Question 2

Physiological losses due to neuropathy

Answer 2

loss of protective sensation and balance

Question 3

Protein/albumin level associated with poor healing potential

Answer 3

< 3mg/dL

Question 4

Presents as altered gait cycle manifested by increased mid-foot/forefoot loading

Answer 4

calf contracture

Question 5

Instrument used to assess sensation in diabetic foot

Answer 5

monofilament

Question 6

Used to assess stage III vascular inflow

Answer 6

angiography or MRA

Question 7

Category of shoe wear for patient with loss of sensation, deformity who needs prescriptions shoes

Answer 7

category II

Question 8

Bone and joint destruction due to repetitive microtrauma

Answer 8

charcot

Question 9

Conservative treatment for charcot foot

Answer 9

immobilize and restrict weight bearing

Question 10

Surgical treatment for charcot foot

Answer 10

bumpectomy or corrective arthrodesis

Question 11

Etiology of ulcer with pattern consistent with shoe rubbing, nail impingment, callus

Answer 11

neuropathy

Question 12

Etiology of ulcer that is painful and located at end of toes

Answer 12

vasculopathy

Question 13

Conservative treatment of foot ulcers

Answer 13

office debridement, wound dressings, total contact cast

Question 14

Symptoms include acute swelling and redness with bone and joint destruction. End stage is deformity with stiffness

Answer 14

Charcot