Leg Ulcers

Question 1

what is a leg ulcer?

Answer 1

any break in the skin of the lower leg, above the ankle that is present for more than four weeks

Question 2

true or false: arterial leg ulcers are more common than venous leg ulcers

Answer 2

false

Question 3

list characteristics of a venous leg ulcer

Answer 3

lipodermatosclerosis
hyperpigmentation
superficial
located near malleolus

Question 4

what are the normal limits for ABPI?

Answer 4

0.8-1.3

Question 5

what does an ABPI of less than 0.8 indicate?

Answer 5

vascular disease

Question 6

what does an ABPI of more than 1.5 indicate?

Answer 6

calcification

Question 7

when would a wound swab of an ulcer be done?

Answer 7

smelly
painful
exudative
enlarging

Question 8

name two de-sloughing agents

Answer 8

hydrogel

honey

Question 9

what is the gold standard treatment for leg ulcers?

Answer 9

compression bandages and non adherent dressings

Question 10

where do diabetic and arterial ulcers tend to present?

Answer 10

feet

pressure sites such as the heel