PC Patient Assessment & Documentation 2

Question 1

When documenting a diabetic patient's foot ulcer, which classification system is most widely used in podiatric practice?

Accepted Answer

Wagner Ulcer Classification System

Answer

The Wagner Ulcer Classification System (grades 0-5) is the most widely used tool for grading diabetic foot ulcers in podiatric practice.

Question 2

A patient presents with numbness and tingling in the feet. Which assessment tool is used to evaluate protective sensation in diabetic patients?

Accepted Answer

Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test

Answer

The Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test using a 10-gram monofilament assesses protective sensation in diabetic patients to identify neuropathy risk.

Question 3

In a podiatric SOAP note, under which section would the findings of an ankle-brachial index (ABI) test be recorded?

Accepted Answer

Objective

Answer

ABI test results are measurable, observable findings and are documented in the Objective section of a SOAP note.

Question 4

During a vascular assessment, a normal ankle-brachial index (ABI) value falls within which range?

Accepted Answer

0.91–1.30

Answer

An ABI of 0.91–1.30 is considered normal, while values below 0.90 indicate peripheral arterial disease.

Question 5

Which neurological test evaluates the integrity of the posterior tibial nerve by percussing the tarsal tunnel?

Accepted Answer

Tinel sign at the ankle

Answer

Tinel sign at the ankle reproduces tingling or pain along the posterior tibial nerve distribution when the tarsal tunnel is percussed.

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