Module 13- Support

Question 1

compression hosiery
elevation
exercise to activate venous pump
avoid prolonged sitting or standing
avoid crossing the legs
skin lubrication
are all examples of support to what kind of wounds

Answer 1

venous

Question 2

venous wound patients who receive: supervised LE exercise programs and counseling on compression adherence and elevation tend to be more _____ and achieve faster _____ and improved venous _____

Answer 2

be more active
achieve faster wound closure
improved venous hemodynamics

Question 3

Ted hose are for ____ prevention not ___

Answer 3

DVT prevention not edema

Question 4

Do TED hose prevent DVT when working against gravity

Answer 4

NO

Question 5

If a patient has a venous wound should you use a whirlpool?

Answer 5

NO

Question 6

critical limb ischemia requires ______ before the wound can heal

Answer 6

vascular surgery

Question 7

What is a the PT role in arterial wound support

Answer 7

gait training (often NWB)
Education on footwear
if presenting with dry gangrene- provide wound protection/offloading

Question 8

Lower level of arterial compromise can benefit from individualized, progressive and monitored _____

Answer 8

exercise

Question 9

Never apply compression if the ABI is ______

Answer 9

<0.5

Question 10

what are pt role in neuropathic wound support

Answer 10

gait training
equipment
prevention
education- footwear

Question 11

what can you as a physical therapist do to prevent pressure injuries

Answer 11

positioning/posture
understanding pressure points
checking skin
encouraging weight shifts
pressure mapping
cushion fit