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What percentage of diabetic foot ulcers become infected?

0%-10%

Less than 25%

Approximately 33%

More than 50%

What minority population group has an increased risk of developing diabetic foot ulcers?

African Americans

Asian Americans

Irish Americans

All of the above

Diabetic foot ulcers that fail to stimulate proliferation or granulation responses often have which of the following characteristic(s)?

Abnormal angiogenesis

Impaired wound contraction

Stagnant reepithelialization

All of the above

Which of the following is the only FDA-approved recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor used in full-thickness lower-extremity diabetic foot ulcers with adequate blood flow?

Naltrexone

Becaplermin

Somatropin

Macimorelin

Offloading is recommended for patients experiencing neuropathy and who have an existing diabetic foot ulcer. What beneficial effect(s) does offloading have on an involved limb?

Immobilizing the patient completely

Increased monitoring capabilities and visibility of the wound

Pressure redistribution

All of the above

Which of the following impacts blood flow in diabetic foot disease?

Elevated glucose levels

Microvascular changes

Macrovascular changes

All of the above

The American Diabetes Association recommends that Hemoglobin A1c levels be maintained at what level?

5% or lower

6% or lower

7% or lower

9% or lower

Which classification system for DFUs is universally accepted?

No classification system is universally accepted

The SINBAD system

The Wagner Classification System

University of Texas Classification System

What estimated percentage of DFUs could be avoided by conducting regular foot exams?

5%-10%

20%-50%

45%-85%

100%

What is the recurrence rate of a DFU within 12 months?

10%

20%

30%

40%

WoundSource Practice Accelerator:

Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Test your knowledge based on your learning from the materials provided in the WoundSource Practice Accelerator program on diabetic foot ulcers.

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WoundSource Practice Accelerator: Diabetic Foot Ulcers Test your knowledge based on your learning from the materials provided in the WoundSource Practice Accelerator program on diabetic foot ulcers.

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WoundSource Practice Accelerator:

Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Test your knowledge based on your learning from the materials provided in the WoundSource Practice Accelerator program on diabetic foot ulcers.