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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?

A PTA is applying HVPC to a chronic wound. Which electrode placement is most appropriate?

A wound near the medial malleolus presents shallow with irregular borders, moderate drainage, and pain that improves with limb elevation. Which type of ulcer is most likely?