Diabetic Foot Care Strategies for Primary Care: Part 2 Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

1. From 2009 to 2019, diabetes-related hospitalizations due to amputation has doubled.

a) True
b) False

2. Autonomic neuropathy contributes to dry skin requiring application of lotion daily for moisture to reduce the risk of skin deterioration.

a) True
b) False

3. The SINBAD Classification System can communicate and describe diabetic foot ulcers to other clinicians.

a) True
b) False

4. The SINBAD Classification System evaluates the following:

a) Site
b) Ischemia
c) Bacterial Infection
d) Area and Depth
e) All of the above

5. SINBAD scores of 3 or greater increases the risk of non-healing diabetic foot ulcers and amputation.

a) True
b) False

6. The following is/are wound dressing options for diabetic foot ulcers:

a) Alginates
b) Silicone
c) Films
d) Hydrofibers
e) All of the above

7. Recommendations include the use of hydrocolloid gels and occlusive dressing with dry wounds.

a) True
b) False

8. The following can be adjunctive wound healing strategies for patients with diabetic foot ulcers:

a) Negative pressure wound therapy
b) Hyperbaric and topical oxygen
c) Recombinant growth factors
d) Platelet-rich plasma
e) All of the above

9. To aid in wound healing, it is important to address nutritional deficits, optimize glucose control and ensure adequate protein intake.

a) True
b) False