Diabetes Mellitus Foot care, Neuropathy, DKA,
HHS, Hypoglycemia Exam 2 Questions with
Correct Answers 2026-2027
What is the main factor for development of ulcers and inadequate perfusion causing poor heal
ing? - CORRECT ANSWER -Neuropathy
A break in skin integrity leads to ulcer development which can eventually lead to... -
CORRECT ANSWER -amputation
damages the nerves of foot muscles resulting in foot deformities. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Motor Neuropathy
Deformities create pressure points resulting in... - CORRECT ANSWER -
skin breakdown and ulceration
Foot deformities: - CORRECT ANSWER -
fat pads under metatarsals heads (ball of foot) thin and shift which increase areas of pressure
-Claw toe deformities also increase pressure on metatarsal heads
-both changes cause callus formation, ulceration, and infection
Foot-callus - CORRECT ANSWER -thinning fat pad, hard callus formations
Areas of ulcer formations: - CORRECT ANSWER -
bottom of toes, pad of foot, heel of foot, top of toes
, Charcot foot - CORRECT ANSWER -Deformity-
affects the bones, joints, and soft tissues of the boot or ankle. Bones become weak and can b
reak and the joints in the foot or ankle can dislocate.
-
If not caught in its early stage, the joints in the foot collapse and the foot eventually becomes
deformed.
-
Deformed foot can cause pressure sores in the foot or ankle. Can lead to infection or amputati
on.
-"rocker bottom" deformity S shape
Autonomic neuropathy: - CORRECT ANSWER -
nerves that control involuntary bodily functions are damages. It can affect blood pressure, tem
perature, digestion, bladder function, and sexual function.
-Loss of normal sweating and temp regulation
-Thin, dry skin which develops cracks and fissures (increased risk of infection)
Sensory neuropathy: - CORRECT ANSWER -
causes numbness which reduces sensory perception. Also causes tingling and burning.
-Without sensation injuries are not noticed
-Increases risk of ulcer formation and slowed healing
Causes of foot injury: - CORRECT ANSWER -
walking barefoot, ill fettling shoes, thermal injury, chemical injury
Ulcer formation in feet due to... - CORRECT ANSWER -
pressure (which causes callus formation and hemorrhage under the callus)
-sole and ball of foot from standing and walking
-tip of foot from shoes
HHS, Hypoglycemia Exam 2 Questions with
Correct Answers 2026-2027
What is the main factor for development of ulcers and inadequate perfusion causing poor heal
ing? - CORRECT ANSWER -Neuropathy
A break in skin integrity leads to ulcer development which can eventually lead to... -
CORRECT ANSWER -amputation
damages the nerves of foot muscles resulting in foot deformities. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Motor Neuropathy
Deformities create pressure points resulting in... - CORRECT ANSWER -
skin breakdown and ulceration
Foot deformities: - CORRECT ANSWER -
fat pads under metatarsals heads (ball of foot) thin and shift which increase areas of pressure
-Claw toe deformities also increase pressure on metatarsal heads
-both changes cause callus formation, ulceration, and infection
Foot-callus - CORRECT ANSWER -thinning fat pad, hard callus formations
Areas of ulcer formations: - CORRECT ANSWER -
bottom of toes, pad of foot, heel of foot, top of toes
, Charcot foot - CORRECT ANSWER -Deformity-
affects the bones, joints, and soft tissues of the boot or ankle. Bones become weak and can b
reak and the joints in the foot or ankle can dislocate.
-
If not caught in its early stage, the joints in the foot collapse and the foot eventually becomes
deformed.
-
Deformed foot can cause pressure sores in the foot or ankle. Can lead to infection or amputati
on.
-"rocker bottom" deformity S shape
Autonomic neuropathy: - CORRECT ANSWER -
nerves that control involuntary bodily functions are damages. It can affect blood pressure, tem
perature, digestion, bladder function, and sexual function.
-Loss of normal sweating and temp regulation
-Thin, dry skin which develops cracks and fissures (increased risk of infection)
Sensory neuropathy: - CORRECT ANSWER -
causes numbness which reduces sensory perception. Also causes tingling and burning.
-Without sensation injuries are not noticed
-Increases risk of ulcer formation and slowed healing
Causes of foot injury: - CORRECT ANSWER -
walking barefoot, ill fettling shoes, thermal injury, chemical injury
Ulcer formation in feet due to... - CORRECT ANSWER -
pressure (which causes callus formation and hemorrhage under the callus)
-sole and ball of foot from standing and walking
-tip of foot from shoes
