FCC Patient Education & Self-Care Flashcards
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When educating a patient about moisturizing their feet, which area should be avoided?
Answer: Between the toes
Applying moisturizer between the toes traps moisture in an already occluded space, promoting fungal growth and maceration.
What instruction is most important for preventing athlete's foot recurrence?
Answer: Keep feet dry and change socks daily
Keeping feet dry and changing socks daily eliminates the moist environment that dermatophytes require to thrive, reducing recurrence risk.
What is the recommended first-aid action for an intact blister on the foot?
Answer: Leave intact, protect with padding, and monitor
An intact blister roof serves as a natural biological dressing that protects the underlying tissue; breaking it prematurely increases infection risk.
Which sign should prompt a diabetic patient to seek immediate professional foot care?
Answer: Redness, warmth, swelling, or a wound not healing within a few days
Redness, warmth, swelling, or a non-healing wound in a diabetic patient indicates possible infection or ulceration requiring urgent professional intervention.
What ergonomic advice should be given to patients who stand for prolonged periods at work?
Answer: Use supportive footwear with cushioned insoles and take scheduled rest breaks
Supportive footwear with cushioned insoles combined with periodic seated rest reduces cumulative mechanical load on foot structures during prolonged standing.
What is the primary purpose of a total contact cast (TCC) in diabetic foot care?
Answer: Offload plantar pressure from a diabetic foot ulcer to promote healing
Total contact casts redistribute plantar pressure across the entire foot surface, effectively offloading diabetic plantar ulcers and enabling healing.