WK5- Amputation Etiology

Question 1

What are the top 3 leading causes of amputation ?

Answer 1

Dysvascular, trauma, cancer

Question 2

What are some complications linked to diabetes ?

Answer 2

Hypoglycemia, Hyperglycemia, Stroke, Cardiovascular disease, blindness, kidney failure, Neuropathy, Autonomic Dysfunction

Question 3

What are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia ?

Answer 3

Sweating, pallor, irritability, hunger, lack of coordination, sleepiness

Question 4

What are the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia ?

Answer 4

dry mouth, increased thirst, weakness, headache, blurred vision, frequent urination

Question 5

Diabetes is most prevalent among which races ?

Answer 5

African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives

Question 6

What is the scale for pulse identification

Answer 6

0=unable
1+= barely perceptible
2+= weak
3+= normal
4+= bounding

Question 7

How do you test for protective sensation ?

Answer 7

with monofilament or tuning fork…

if patient is unable to feel 5.07 monofilament then there is loss of protective sensation

a 128hz tuning fork is placed on toe until no longer feels vibration, then placed on intact area. If vibration still felt at intact area then they’re positive for loss of protective sensation.

Question 8

Describe the proper shoe.

Answer 8

snug fit at the hell, wide and deep toe box, fashionable

Question 9

What is the most common primary maligant neoplasm found in children and young adults ?

Answer 9

Osteosarcoma