FCC FCC Pathology & Wound Care 2

Question 1

What is the primary goal of wound debridement in foot care?

Accepted Answer

Remove necrotic tissue to promote healing

Answer

Debridement removes dead, infected, or devitalized tissue to establish a clean wound bed that supports the healing cascade.

Question 2

Which dressing type is most appropriate for a heavily exuding wound?

Accepted Answer

Alginate dressing

Answer

Alginate dressings are highly absorbent and convert to a gel on contact with exudate, maintaining a moist healing environment in heavily draining wounds.

Question 3

What does a positive Tinel's sign at the tarsal tunnel indicate?

Accepted Answer

Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Answer

A positive Tinel's sign at the tarsal tunnel — reproduction of tingling or electric sensation when tapping over the posterior tibial nerve — suggests nerve entrapment consistent with tarsal tunnel syndrome.

Question 4

What is Raynaud's phenomenon primarily characterized by?

Accepted Answer

Episodic digit color changes due to vasospasm

Answer

Raynaud's phenomenon involves episodic vasospasm of digital arteries causing sequential color changes (white → blue → red) typically triggered by cold or emotional stress.

Question 5

Which structural foot deformity is associated with an abnormally elevated longitudinal arch?

Accepted Answer

Pes cavus

Answer

Pes cavus describes an excessively high longitudinal arch that concentrates pressure on the metatarsal heads and heel, increasing injury risk.

FCC - Foot Care Certification Practice Test

FCC - Foot Care Certification Practice Test

FCC FCC Pathology & Wound Care 2