Leg ulcers in older adults with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) ...

[CharlieWard]

Leg ulcers in older adults with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) are caused by
 
  a. Poor hygiene practices
  b. Pressure from bed-bound status
  c. Impaired circulation to lower extremities
  d. Dryness of the older adult's skin

Question 2

Passive range of motion is not
 
  a. A method of assisting an individual to resume independence of function
  b. A method of preventing deformities
  c. A method of preventing increased limitation of activity
  d. A form of exercise that the patient must do unassisted

[Chou]

Answer to Question 1

C
The impaired circulation of PVD increases the older adult's risk for having decreased circulation and impaired wound healing. Responses A, B, and D all are factors that increase an older adult's risk of developing skin breakdown but are not specifically related to PVD.

Answer to Question 2

D
Responses A, B, and C all refer to passive range of motion. Passive range of motion generally requires that another person, usually the nurse or therapist, takes responsibility for the exercise program.

[CharlieWard]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Liddy]

Excellent