Foot Disorders
Take this quick quiz to evaluate what you know about foot disorders.
- 1.
There are 2 types of Corns what are they?
- A.
Hard
- B.
Red
- C.
Wet
- D.
Soft
Correct Answer(s)
A. Hard
D. Soft -
- 2.
Corns are caused by........?
- A.
Wearing sandals in the winter
- B.
Not drying the feet
- C.
Friction and pressure from shoes
- D.
Not wearing socks
Correct Answer
C. Friction and pressure from shoes -
- 3.
Corns are formed from layers of dead hard skin, creating a pointed nucleus, which presses on nerve endings causing pain?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 4.
A Callous is the same thing as a corn?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Although they are similar in that they are formed from a build up of hard skin, a callous does not have a hard centre .Rate this question:
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- 5.
Callouses are usually found on ...........? ( tick all that apply)
- A.
Ball of the foot
- B.
Top of the foot
- C.
Sides of big toes
- D.
Sides of little toes
Correct Answer(s)
A. Ball of the foot
C. Sides of big toes
D. Sides of little toes -
- 6.
Callouses are caused by wearing high heels so can only be found on women?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Although wearing heels can cause Callous formation due to weight being distributed to the ball of the foot. We should never assume that heels are only worn by women. Callouses can form for other natural weight distribution factors too.Rate this question:
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- 7.
An enlarged big toe joint surrounded by a Bursa ( fluid filled sac) is called a..........................................These are often hereditary and can be extremely painful?
Correct Answer
Bunion - 8.
Cutting toenails straight across will prevent which foot disorder?
- A.
Ingrown Toe nail
- B.
Athletes foot
- C.
Bunion
- D.
Hammer toe
Correct Answer
A. Ingrown Toe nailExplanation
Clients should be encouraged to cut toe nails straight across and never too short to prevent ingrown nails. This should be recommended under foot and nail protection on your treatment plan.Rate this question:
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- 9.
An ingrown toe nail surrounded by pus means what type of infection is present?
- A.
Viral
- B.
Fungal
- C.
Parasitic
- D.
Bacterial
Correct Answer
D. Bacterial -
- 10.
Which factors contribute to the formation of Chilblains?
- A.
Cold weather and poorly insulated shoes
- B.
Showering
- C.
Heating feet up too quickly when cold
- D.
Wearing sandals
Correct Answer(s)
A. Cold weather and poorly insulated shoes
C. Heating feet up too quickly when cold -
- 11.
Chilblains are caused by tiny blood vessels in the toes expanding too quickly and causing tissue irritation including itching and pain?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 12.
A Verrucae is caused by which type of infection?
- A.
Bacterial
- B.
Parasitic
- C.
Viral
- D.
Fungal
Correct Answer
C. Viral -
- 13.
The following statements are true of Verrucas?
- A.
Caused by the Human Papilloma Virus
- B.
Go away after about 2 weeks
- C.
Just like warts but grow inwards instead of outwards due to pressure.
- D.
Doctors are recommending Duct tape to treat them
- E.
Can be treated with antibiotics
- F.
Can grow in clusters call Mosaic warts
- G.
The surface is covered in black dots
- H.
In most cases Verrucas are a contra indication to pedicure treatments
Correct Answer(s)
A. Caused by the Human Papilloma Virus
C. Just like warts but grow inwards instead of outwards due to pressure.
D. Doctors are recommending Duct tape to treat them
F. Can grow in clusters call Mosaic warts
G. The surface is covered in black dots
H. In most cases Verrucas are a contra indication to pedicure treatments -
- 14.
If your client has a blister it is safe to burst it?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
At the first sign of a blister padding should be applied to the area. Blisters should NEVER be popped as this would leave them open to infection.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Hammer toes are a claw like deformity of one or more toes?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 16.
The following statements are true of Athletes foot?
- A.
Bacteria is present
- B.
Caused by a fungal infection
- C.
Also know as Tinea Pedis
- D.
Found on the ball of the foot
- E.
Starts with itching between the toes
- F.
Raw areas of thick peeling skin are found between the toes
- G.
This will prevent nails from growing
- H.
The client will be fine to have a pedicure
- I.
The client should be advised to seek treatment from their GP or Pharmacist
Correct Answer(s)
B. Caused by a fungal infection
C. Also know as Tinea Pedis
E. Starts with itching between the toes
F. Raw areas of thick peeling skin are found between the toes
I. The client should be advised to seek treatment from their GP or Pharmacist -
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