Endocrine exams

Question 1

what equipment is needed for a diabetic foot exam?

Answer 1

monofilament
Tuning fork (128 hz - small)
Tendon hammer

Question 2

what may be seen on inspection in diabetic foot exam?

Answer 2

peripheral cyanosis - PVD
Ulcers
Gangrene
Missing toes/limbs
hair loss
foot calluses
venous guttering

Question 3

what is assessed in palpation in diabetic foot exam?

Answer 3

temperature
pulses - dorsalis pedis and posterior tibialis

Question 4

how do you assess sensation in diabetic foot exam?

Answer 4

poke hallux, 3rd digit pulp, MTP joints of 1, 3, 5

Question 5

what is assessed in a diabetic foot exam?

Answer 5

Inspection
palpation
sensation
gait + footwear
vibration sense
proprioception
Ankle jerk

Question 6

what further assessments can be done in diabetic foot exam?

Answer 6

BMs
HbA1c
lower limb neuro exam
peripheral arterial exam
venous exam of lower limbs
foot care advice
use diabetic foot risk assessment tool