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How Much Do You Know About Venous Leg Ulcers?
How Much Do You Know About Venous Leg Ulcers?
<section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Which of the following potential consequences is NOT typically associated with venous leg ulcers?</h3><ul><li>Increased morbidity</li><li>Decreased quality of life</li><li>Increased rates of depression</li><li>Decreased rates of hypothyroidism</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Which of the following is TRUE about veins?</h3><ul><li>They carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the periphery</li><li>They have a thicker tunica media than arteries</li><li>They have valves that prevent retrograde blood flow</li><li>Dilation is meant to increase resistance in the vessel</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Venous valve dysfunction can result in which of the following?</h3><ul><li>Decreased pressure on vein walls</li><li>Increased blood pooling</li><li>Improved vessel elasticity</li><li>Decreased incidence of varicose veins</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>The CEAP classification stands for which of the following?</h3><ul><li>Clinical Signs, Etiology, Anatomical distribution, and Pathophysiological condition</li><li>Clinical Signs, Extracellular pressure, Anatomical distribution, and Physical examination</li><li>Chronicity, Etiology, Altered gait, and Pathophysiological condition</li><li>Circumference of wound, Exudate, Atypical borders, and Physical examination</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Which of the following would NOT be part of a typical comprehensive VLU treatment plan?</h3><ul><li>Compression</li><li>Non-absorbent dressings</li><li>Vascular assessment</li><li>Infection control</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>The CEAP classification system is what type of classification?</h3><ul><li>Descriptive</li><li>Evaluative</li><li>Diagnostic</li><li>Eliminative</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Which of the following should be considered when selecting a compression product for a patient with a VLU?</h3><ul><li>Mobility</li><li>Comorbid conditions</li><li>Patient allergies and sensitivities</li><li>All of the above</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>TRUE or FALSE: One of the main limitations of the CEAP classification system is that it focuses only on chronic venous disorders and does not include acute conditions that may develop into VLUs.</h3><ul><li>True</li><li>False</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>TRUE or FALSE: Compression is indicated for every patient who presents with a VLU.</h3><ul><li>True</li><li>False</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Which of these is not a potential complication of failing to properly address exudate in VLUs?</h3><ul><li>Decreased quality of life</li><li>Maceration of periwound skin</li><li>Increased angiogenesis</li><li>Increased bioburden and infection risk</li></ul></section>
