Knowledge test – Training for registered members

Which of the following is not an independent risk factor for foot ulceration?

Which of the following is the basic test to detect impaired blood supply in the foot?

Which of the following is used as screening method to detect loss of protective sensation?

What is the most distinct feature of a critically ischemic foot lesion?

Which of the following is not an independent cause of necrosis in the diabetic foot syndrome?

6. A 64-year old male patient, electrician, with type 2 diabetes mellitus, heavy smoker (40 pack years), history of myocardial infarction 2 years ago.
At exam absent foot pulses and reduced sense of vibration.
Please look at the clinical case presentation and justify what risk category you would assign to this case according to the Texas Classification.

What are the two most important things to look out for at patient examination during a screening visit?

See picture below: this 62 yr. old smoker, diabetes and suffering from peripheral vascular disease has

Which one of the following features is not likely to be present in patients with ischemic diabetic foot?

Ischaemia is one of the mechanisms that leads to diabetic foot complications. Which of the next four features is most characteristic in patients with ischaemic involvement?

One of the following statements about diabetic foot risk stratification is NOT TRUE.

Which one of the following options is the best treatment plan for a diabetic patient who presents an ulcer classified as Texas Category B-1

Which one of the following statements is TRUE about tissue death and necrosis in diabetic foot lesions?

This female patient with diabetes is unable to feel the 10-g monofilament. What is true about her foot, shown in the picture?

Which of the following is not an independent risk factor for foot ulceration?

What is the incidence of peripheral neuropathy in patients with diabetes?

Persons with diabetic neuropathy should buy their shoes in the

The most common localization of the Charcot-Foot is /are in the

Education for patients (and family) with diabetes should be

Which clinical test can be used to detect osteomyelitis in the diabetic foot?

Which sensory modality does a tuning fork (125 Hz) test?

What are the three most distinct signs or symptoms of a foot with peripheral arterial disease?

Which of the following is not a desirable feature of shoes for patients with a diabetic foot?

With monofilament testing the examiner exerts roughly a pressure of

Which are the factors that guide the choice of wound dressing?

Which of the following is TRUE for callus removal?