AccessPT Channel, Weekly Physical Therapy Conundrum

Solution to Wound assessment

The correct answer is 3. Arterial ulcers are caused by inadequate perfusion to the lower extremities, which deprives the overlying skin and tissues of oxygen, killing these tissues and causing the area to form an open wound. The skin and the nails will also appear atrophic, with hair loss occurring on the affected extremity, while also appearing shiny, thin, and dry, with a taut appearance