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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 initiation of electrical stimulation for tissue repair?

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?

A patient presents with a wound that extends into subcutaneous tissue and involves exposed adipose tissue. Which classification is most appropriate?

A wound extends into the dermis and subcutaneous tissue with visible fat. Which classification is correct?

A wound is producing moderate exudate. Which dressing would be most appropriate?

Which of the following types of exudate would be considered healthy exudate? Check all that apply. 

A PTA plans to use ESTR for edema reduction following an acute ankle sprain. Which current type and electrode placement are MOST appropriate?

A patient with diabetes has a chronic foot ulcer. The PTA applies a hydrocolloid dressing, but drainage continues to increase and the wound begins to smell foul. What should the PTA do?

A 68-year-old with diabetes presents with a plantar foot ulcer. It has a callused rim, little necrosis, and the patient reports no pain. Which wound type is most likely?