FCC Pathology & Wound Care Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of wound debridement in foot care?
Answer: Remove necrotic tissue to promote healing
Debridement removes dead, infected, or devitalized tissue to establish a clean wound bed that supports the healing cascade.
Which dressing type is most appropriate for a heavily exuding wound?
Answer: Alginate dressing
Alginate dressings are highly absorbent and convert to a gel on contact with exudate, maintaining a moist healing environment in heavily draining wounds.
What does a positive Tinel's sign at the tarsal tunnel indicate?
Answer: Tarsal tunnel syndrome
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.
What is Raynaud's phenomenon primarily characterized by?
Answer: Episodic digit color changes due to vasospasm
Raynaud's phenomenon involves episodic vasospasm of digital arteries causing sequential color changes (white → blue → red) typically triggered by cold or emotional stress.
Which structural foot deformity is associated with an abnormally elevated longitudinal arch?
Answer: Pes cavus
Pes cavus describes an excessively high longitudinal arch that concentrates pressure on the metatarsal heads and heel, increasing injury risk.
What is the primary clinical concern when treating a wound in a patient with peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
Answer: Compromised wound healing due to reduced circulation
In PAD, inadequate blood flow deprives wound tissue of oxygen and nutrients, severely impairing healing and raising the risk of necrosis and amputation.