Foot Screening

How often should someone with diabetes have their feet screened for diabetic complications?
1. Every time they attend the Podiatrist
2. At 6 monthly intervals
3. Once a year
4. Every three years
What equipment is needed for diabetic foot screening
1. 10g Monofilament
2. Neurotip, tuning fork, neurosthesiometer and some cotton wool balls
3. A Doppler and a 10g monofilament
4. 10g Monofilament, tuning fork, tendon hammer
Which ONE of the following statements is correct?
1. The dorsalis pedis is located behind the medial malleolus
2. The dorsalis pedis pulse cannot be palpated in most elderly patients
3. The dorsalis pedis pulse can only be found in healthy adults
4. The dorsalis pedis pulse is absent in 10% of the population
It is unlikely that there is significant ischaemia in a foot if:
1. No pulses can be felt in the foot
2. The foot is pale
3. Either pulse can be felt in the foot
4. The foot is very cold to the touch
How many times should the monofilament be applied to each foot?
1. 10
2. 30
3. 2
4. 5
You should only apply the monofilament test to:
1. Corns
2. Callus
3. Healthy skin
4. Ulcers
Monofilaments should be replaced approximately every:
1. 60 minutes
2. 6 months
3. 6 days
4. 2 years
A red, warm foot would be:
1. Normal
2. Silly
3. Abnormal
Lack of hair growth on the skin may indicate:
1. Reduced circulation
2. Healthy nerve supply
3. Poor eyesight
4. Cold weather
Which one of the following could indicate a high pressure area on the foot?
1. Athletes foot
2. Lace up shoes
3. Long toenails
4. Callus
If your patient has failed the monofilament test and has callus on the plantar surfaces of the feet his/her risk category will be:
1. Low Risk
2. Moderate Risk
3. High Risk
4. Active Foot Disease
Your patient has pulses present in both feet and has passed the monofilament test. Their risk category is:
1. Low Risk
2. Moderate Risk
3. High Risk
4. Active foot disease

Foot Screening

Foot Screening Quiz