Diabetic Foot Quiz: Can You Prevent Amputation?

1. What is diabetic neuropathy and how does it increase foot injury risk?

Nerve damage that reduces sensation, making injuries go unnoticed

Excessive sweating that causes skin breakdown

Inflammation of foot tendons that limits mobility

Increased blood glucose in foot tissues only

2. Which of the following is a primary cause of diabetic foot ulcers?

Repeated pressure and friction on areas with reduced sensation

Wearing shoes that are too tight

Walking barefoot occasionally

Having naturally dry skin

3. How often should a person with diabetes inspect their feet?

Once a month

Daily, using a mirror to check all surfaces

Weekly

Only when pain occurs

4. Which foot care practice should be avoided by people with diabetes?

Trimming toenails straight across

Wearing well-fitting, protective footwear

Using a heating pad on numb feet

Moisturizing skin daily

5. What role does peripheral vascular disease play in diabetic foot complications?

It reduces blood flow, impairing wound healing and infection resistance

It causes excessive sweating in the feet

It increases sensation in the feet

It has no significant impact on foot health

6. True or False: A person with diabetes can safely use a heating pad to warm cold feet.

True

False

7. Which sign suggests a diabetic foot ulcer is becoming infected?

Increased warmth, redness, swelling, and discharge

The ulcer is round in shape

Slight discomfort when walking

The ulcer is on the heel

8. What is the primary goal of regular foot screening by a healthcare provider?

To detect early signs of complications before they become severe

To prescribe antibiotics routinely

To measure blood glucose levels

To recommend insulin injections

9. True or False: People with diabetes should trim calluses and corns themselves at home.

True

False

10. Which footwear feature is most important for preventing diabetic foot ulcers?

Proper fit with adequate cushioning and no pressure points

High heels for better appearance

Open-toed sandals for breathability

Tight socks to prevent slipping

11. What is the relationship between blood glucose control and foot complication risk?

Tight glucose control reduces neuropathy and vascular damage progression

Blood glucose levels do not affect foot health

Only Type 2 diabetes increases foot complications

Glucose control only prevents kidney disease

12. When washing feet, what water temperature should be used?

Lukewarm water, tested by hand or thermometer first

Hot water to kill bacteria

Cold water to reduce swelling

Any temperature the person prefers

13. Which complication can result from an untreated diabetic foot infection?

Amputation of the affected foot or limb

Improved blood circulation

Increased insulin sensitivity

Lower blood glucose levels

14. True or False: A person with diabetes can safely walk barefoot indoors.

True

False

15. What should be done if a person with diabetes discovers a foot wound that does not heal within a few days?

Seek immediate medical evaluation to prevent serious complications

Apply over-the-counter antibiotic cream and wait

Increase daily exercise to improve circulation

Soak the foot in hot water for extended periods

Diabetic Foot Quiz: Can You Prevent Amputation?

1. What is diabetic neuropathy and how does it increase foot injury risk?

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What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. Which of the following is a primary cause of diabetic foot ulcers?

3. How often should a person with diabetes inspect their feet?

4. Which foot care practice should be avoided by people with diabetes?

5. What role does peripheral vascular disease play in diabetic foot complications?

6. True or False: A person with diabetes can safely use a heating pad to warm cold feet.

7. Which sign suggests a diabetic foot ulcer is becoming infected?

8. What is the primary goal of regular foot screening by a healthcare provider?

9. True or False: People with diabetes should trim calluses and corns themselves at home.

10. Which footwear feature is most important for preventing diabetic foot ulcers?

11. What is the relationship between blood glucose control and foot complication risk?

12. When washing feet, what water temperature should be used?

13. Which complication can result from an untreated diabetic foot infection?

14. True or False: A person with diabetes can safely walk barefoot indoors.

15. What should be done if a person with diabetes discovers a foot wound that does not heal within a few days?