Holistic Exam 4 Practice Exam

Which description applies to venous ulcers?

Beefy, yellow, red. Circular and deep. Irregular shape and shallow. Dark, gangrenous.

Correct Answer:

Irregular shape and shallow.

Explanation:

Venous ulcers are typically caused by chronic venous insufficiency, so they tend to be shallow with an irregular, poorly defined edge. The wound bed often has granulation tissue and there is usually significant drainage due to edema and venous stasis in the surrounding skin. This shallow, irregular pattern reflects the way venous hypertension causes tissue breakdown around the ankle, rather than the deep, punched-out appearance and pale base seen with arterial ulcers or the necrotic, gangrenous look that can accompany severe infection or ischemia.

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