NPTE-PTA Integumentary System 2

Question 1

Lymphedema is best managed with which PT intervention?

Accepted Answer

Complete decongestive therapy (CDT)

Answer

Complete decongestive therapy (CDT) combines manual lymphatic drainage, compression bandaging, exercise, and skin care.

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

Neuropathic (diabetic) ulcers typically have a well-granulated or callused wound bed because perfusion is often intact, unlike arterial ulcers.

Question 3

Hydrotherapy (whirlpool) is contraindicated for which wound type?

Accepted Answer

Granulating wounds

Answer

Whirlpool is contraindicated for granulating wounds because the turbulence and maceration can damage new tissue.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Black eschar

Answer

Black eschar indicates hard, dried necrotic tissue that must be debrided before wound healing can progress.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

20–30 mmHg

Answer

Standard therapeutic compression stockings for venous insufficiency provide 20–30 mmHg of pressure at the ankle.

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