Which of the following represents a contraindication for ESTR?
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A patient’s wound team nurse is considering ESTR for a patie…
A patient’s wound team nurse is considering ESTR for a patient with a cardiac pacemaker. What is the PTA’s best response?
A patient with a neuropathic ulcer has complete loss of prot…
A patient with a neuropathic ulcer has complete loss of protective sensation in the foot. Which intervention is the highest priority for the PTA?
Which of the following defines angiogenesis?
Which of the following defines angiogenesis?
Which ESTR parameter should a PTA adjust FIRST to increase p…
Which ESTR parameter should a PTA adjust FIRST to increase patient comfort during wound healing treatment?
Which of the following patients would be LEAST appropriate f…
Which of the following patients would be LEAST appropriate for ESTR?
When assessing a dirty wound, a PTA notes soft, stringy tiss…
When assessing a dirty wound, a PTA notes soft, stringy tissue which is yellow and loosely attached to the wound. How should the PTA document this tissue?
A diabetic patient asks how electrical stimulation will help…
A diabetic patient asks how electrical stimulation will help their chronic ulcer. What is the most accurate response?
Which wound characteristic is MOST likely to delay the initi…
Which wound characteristic is MOST likely to delay the initiation of electrical stimulation for tissue repair?
A PTA is providing gait training for a patient with a heavil…
A PTA is providing gait training for a patient with a heavily draining venous ulcer on the lower leg. The dressing becomes saturated halfway through the session. What is the most appropriate action?