NPTE-PTA Integumentary System 2

Question 1

Lymphedema is best managed with which PT intervention?

Accepted Answer

Complete decongestive therapy (CDT)

Answer

Ice massage

Answer

Compression-free elevation only

Answer

Ultrasound

Question 2

A patient with diabetes has a neuropathic ulcer on the plantar surface of the foot. The wound bed typically appears:

Accepted Answer

Well-granulated with minimal exudate

Answer

Necrotic with eschar

Answer

Pale and poorly perfused

Answer

Boggy with excessive exudate

Question 3

Hydrotherapy (whirlpool) is contraindicated for which wound type?

Accepted Answer

Granulating wounds

Answer

Infected wounds

Answer

Arterial ulcers

Answer

All of the above

Question 4

Which color wound bed indicates necrotic, non-viable tissue that requires debridement?

Accepted Answer

Black eschar

Answer

Red

Answer

Yellow/green slough

Answer

Pink epithelium

Question 5

Compression stockings for venous insufficiency should provide what level of pressure at the ankle?

Accepted Answer

20–30 mmHg

Answer

5–10 mmHg

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10–20 mmHg

Answer

40–50 mmHg

Question 6

The Wagner classification system grades:

Accepted Answer

Diabetic foot ulcers

Answer

Pressure injuries

Answer

Burns

Answer

Venous ulcers