ABFAS Postoperative Care and Wound Management 2

Question 1

What is the standard antibiotic prophylaxis used for clean foot and ankle surgical procedures?

Accepted Answer

First-generation cephalosporin (cefazolin)

Answer

Vancomycin

Answer

Metronidazole

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Question 2

Which patient population requires the most modified wound care protocols and longer healing times after foot and ankle surgery?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic patients

Answer

Young athletes

Answer

Pediatric patients

Answer

Female patients

Question 3

What is the most appropriate initial treatment for a superficial wound dehiscence after foot surgery?

Accepted Answer

Wet-to-dry dressing changes to promote secondary intention healing

Answer

Immediate surgical re-closure

Answer

Intravenous antibiotics alone

Answer

Application of cyanoacrylate skin glue

Question 4

What does the RICE protocol stand for in acute postoperative foot and ankle management?

Accepted Answer

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Answer

Range, Incision, Compression, Exercise

Answer

Rest, Immobilization, Circulation, Evaluation

Answer

Range, Ice, Circulation, Elevation

Question 5

Which factor most significantly impairs postoperative wound healing in foot and ankle surgery patients?

Accepted Answer

Tobacco smoking

Answer

Patient age over 40

Answer

Female gender

Answer

Vegetarian diet

Question 6

What does a positive Thompson test indicate in the context of postoperative foot and ankle care?

Accepted Answer

Achilles tendon rupture or re-rupture

Answer

Compartment syndrome is developing

Answer

Plantar fasciitis recurrence

Answer

Metatarsal stress fracture

Question 7

What is the recommended timeline for initiating formal physical therapy after total ankle replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

6–8 weeks postoperatively

Answer

Immediately after surgery

Answer

1–2 weeks postoperatively

Answer

6 months postoperatively