Stasis & Leg Ulcers Take Home Points Chart Flashcards
1
Q
Arterial Ulcer Location
A
ankle, toes & heels
2
Q
Venous Ulcer location
A
medial region of lower leg
3
Q
Diabetic ulcer location
A
on soles, over bony prominences
4
Q
Arterial Ulcer Appearance
A
irregular margin, punched out edges, little exudate
5
Q
Venous Ulcer appearance
A
irregular margin, sloping edges, pink base, (U) exudative)
6
Q
Diabetic Ulcer appearance
A
overlying callus, undermined, red, often deep & infected
7
Q
Arterial ulcer skin temp
A
cold & dry
8
Q
Venous ulcer skin temp
A
warm
9
Q
diabetic ulcer skin temp
A
warm & dry
10
Q
arterial ulcer pain
A
present, may be severe
11
Q
venous ulcer pain
A
mild-moderate, unless infected or w/significant edeam
12
Q
diabetic ulcer pain
A
may be absent
13
Q
arterial ulcer pulses
A
diminished or absent
14
Q
venous ulcer pulses
A
present
15
Q
diabetic ulcer pulses
A
present or absent
