Venous Leg Ulcers: Pretest

10 Questions | By FHMonline | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Total Attempts: 623

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Before watching the videos, take this short pre-test to assess your basic understanding of venous leg ulcers. The pretest is just for your self-assessment - you will not be graded. Note: If you've already taken the pretest on a previous visit to this CEU, you don't need to take it again.

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1.

With proper management, most venous leg ulcers will …
- A.
  
  Heal in a matter of days
- B.
  
  Heal in a matter of weeks
- C.
  
  Heal in a matter of months
- D.
  
  Never heal
2.

Venous leg ulcers are caused by …
- A.
  
  Old age
- B.
  
  The after effects of a stroke
- C.
  
  Obesity
- D.
  
  Chronic high pressure in the leg veins
3.

Venous leg ulcers are
- A.
  
  Slow to heal
- B.
  
  Rare among people below the age of 60
- C.
  
  Found primarily among factory workers
- D.
  
  Rare among men
4.

Venous leg ulcers may …
- A.
  
  Cause pain
- B.
  
  Have a foul odor
- C.
  
  Produce a lot of drainage
- D.
  
  All of the above
5.

The underlying cause of venous leg ulcers is …
- A.
  
  Poor posture causing pinched and restricted leg veins
- B.
  
  Poor eating habits causing nutrient deficiencies in the legs
- C.
  
  Chronic venous hypertension
- D.
  
  Minor skin wounds on the lower leg that are allowed to become infected
6.

A person with a venous leg ulcer should …
- A.
  
  Stand as much as possible to encourage more blood flow to the legs.
- B.
  
  Sit as much as possible to relieve strain on the legs.
- C.
  
  Elevate the legs as much as possible to encourage blood flow out of the legs.
- D.
  
  Elevate the head of the bed while sleeping to increase venous pressure in the legs.
7.

A person with a venous leg ulcer should …
- A.
  
  Avoid walking since the jarring effect of taking steps disrupts the wound healing process.
- B.
  
  Walk often since walking promotes better blood flow.
- C.
  
  Walking has no effect on venous leg ulcers.
- D.
  
  Remove compression bandages or stockings when walking to avoid excessive pressure reduction.
8.

The primary purpose of compression stockings is to …
- A.
  
  Promote better posture
- B.
  
  Improve personal appearance and self-esteem
- C.
  
  Prevent ankle injury
- D.
  
  Improve blood flow in the legs.
9.

A one-way valve ….
- A.
  
  Is used to debride deep wounds
- B.
  
  Keeps IV fluids from going the wrong way during wound healing
- C.
  
  Keeps blood from going the wrong way in veins
- D.
  
  Is easily repaired or replaced when it stops working
10.

A warning sign of poor blood flow in the leg veins is …
- A.
  
  Varicose veins
- B.
  
  Swelling of the legs after standing
- C.
  
  Pain after standing
- D.
  
  All of the above