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FCC Pathology & Wound Care Flashcards

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  1. What type of ulcer is most commonly associated with diabetic foot complications?

    Answer: Neuropathic ulcer

    Diabetic foot ulcers are most commonly neuropathic, arising from peripheral neuropathy that eliminates protective sensation in the feet.

  2. Which medical term describes a fungal infection of the toenails?

    Answer: Onychomycosis

    Onychomycosis is the clinical term for fungal infection of the nail unit, most frequently affecting toenails.

  3. What is the Wagner Grading System used to classify?

    Answer: Diabetic foot ulcers by depth and infection

    The Wagner Grading System (grades 0–5) classifies diabetic foot ulcers based on wound depth and the presence of infection or gangrene.

  4. Which foot deformity is characterized by a flexion contracture at the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint?

    Answer: Hammertoe

    Hammertoe involves a flexion contracture at the PIP joint, giving the digit a hammer-like dorsal prominence.

  5. What does the term 'maceration' describe in wound care?

    Answer: Skin softening caused by prolonged moisture exposure

    Maceration is the softening and breakdown of skin tissue resulting from prolonged contact with moisture, commonly seen between toes.

  6. Which organism is the most common cause of tinea pedis (athlete's foot)?

    Answer: Trichophyton rubrum

    Trichophyton rubrum is the leading dermatophyte responsible for tinea pedis, particularly the chronic interdigital and moccasin-type forms.