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CHAPTER FOUR. Vascular Wounds
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The most common cause of peripheral arterial occlusive disease is
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Where are arterial wounds usually located?
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a. On bony prominences of the lower extremity
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A 79-year-old male with a non-healing wound on the lateral heel is referred for wound care. Which of the following characteristics is a criterion for urgent debridement?
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a. 2+ dorsalis pedis and 1+ posterior tibialis pulses
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b. Blanching of the periwound skin
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c. Ankle-brachial index of 0.6
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d. Detached edges with seropurulent drainage and mild odor
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During an assessment of a patient with a non-healing wound on the great toe, it is noted that the capillary refill is 6 seconds. Which of the following tests would be most appropriate to determine if the patient has adequate perfusion for healing?
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b. Transcutaneous oxygen tension
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d. Duplex with color flow imagining
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Which clinical sign is associated with a TcPO2 less than 20 mmHg?
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b. Mild rubor of dependency
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c. Delayed but adequate wound healing
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Which of the following does not modify risk or contribute to venous ulcers?
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b. Hormonal changes during pregnancy
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Symptoms of venous insufficiency include
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a. Ulcers of the distal toes
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b. Pain relieved by standing
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