NURS 1016: FOOT CARE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
Joints of the foot
33 joints in the foot. Functions: absorbs pressure, enables movement.
Blood flow to the feet
- femoral artery: lower extremities
- below knee: popliteal artery
- anterior tibial: dorsalis pedis
- posterior tibial: Tibialis posterior
Arches of the foot
Medial longitudinal
Lateral longitudinal
Transverse (metatarsal)
Joints of the foot
33 joints in the foot
Functions: absorbs pressure, enables. movement
Dorsalis pulse
top of foot
Anterior tibial pulse
side of ankles
Posterior tibial pulse
, The pulse just behind the medial malleolus of the ankle
Why is it difficult for people to care
- Mobility
- Vision
- Illness
- Finances
- Lack of support
- Normal foot changes associated with aging
The aging foot
- Less elasticity
- Less activity of sweat glands
- Less volume and strength of connective tissue
- Less fat pads (heels and metatarsal heads)
- Less decrease in the rate of growth of toenails
Aging nails
trauma and impaired circulation.
Aging joints
small joints affected.
Nerves
related to poor circulation. Worse with foot conditions.
Callus
formed by shearing stress. Bone problems and excessive stress. A thickened layer of
yellowish brown skin. Usually found on the plantar aspect of foot.
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
Joints of the foot
33 joints in the foot. Functions: absorbs pressure, enables movement.
Blood flow to the feet
- femoral artery: lower extremities
- below knee: popliteal artery
- anterior tibial: dorsalis pedis
- posterior tibial: Tibialis posterior
Arches of the foot
Medial longitudinal
Lateral longitudinal
Transverse (metatarsal)
Joints of the foot
33 joints in the foot
Functions: absorbs pressure, enables. movement
Dorsalis pulse
top of foot
Anterior tibial pulse
side of ankles
Posterior tibial pulse
, The pulse just behind the medial malleolus of the ankle
Why is it difficult for people to care
- Mobility
- Vision
- Illness
- Finances
- Lack of support
- Normal foot changes associated with aging
The aging foot
- Less elasticity
- Less activity of sweat glands
- Less volume and strength of connective tissue
- Less fat pads (heels and metatarsal heads)
- Less decrease in the rate of growth of toenails
Aging nails
trauma and impaired circulation.
Aging joints
small joints affected.
Nerves
related to poor circulation. Worse with foot conditions.
Callus
formed by shearing stress. Bone problems and excessive stress. A thickened layer of
yellowish brown skin. Usually found on the plantar aspect of foot.
