Possible questions for foot lecture Flashcards
What is the 3 number suicide prevention line?
988
What is a screening tool for depression?
PHQ-9
What do the Weber and Rhine tests measure?
Hearing loss; these test cranial nerve VIII conduction of the bone or air to test hearing
What is the pulse by ankle bone called?
posterior tibial pulse
What should people with diabetes who have nerve damage in the feet avoid?
Walking barefoot
Soaking their feet
Wearing socks at night
Using lotion on their feet
Walking barefoot
Soaking their feet
Patients with neuropathy should not walk barefoot as they may get an injury and not know it. This may lead to an infection. They should not soak their feet as there is a risk of the water being too hot, leading to burns without them knowing.