Wagner Ulcer Grade Classification Scale

Question 1

what scale used to categorize dysvascular ulcers based on wound depth and the presence of infenction?

Answer 1

wagner ulcer grade classification scale

Question 2

wagner ulcer grade classification scale categorizes __ ulcers based on __ __ and the presence of __

Answer 2

dysvascular, wound depth and presence of infection

Question 3

what type of dysvascular ulcer is the wagner ulcer grade classification scale commonly associated with the assessment of?

Answer 3

diabetic foot (neuropathic) ulcers

Question 4

although the wagner ulcer grade classification scale is most commonly associated with the assessment of diabetic foot/neuropathic ulcers, the scale can be appropriately used to categorize most ulcers arising from __, __ or __ etiology

Answer 4

neuropathic, ischemic (venous) or arterial

Question 5

what are the grades of the wagner ulcer grade classification scale?

Answer 5

0-5

Question 6

grade 0 on the wagner ulcer grade classification scale?

Answer 6

no open lesion
may possess pre-ulcerative lesions
healed ulcers
presence of bony deformity

Question 7

a dysvascular ulcer with no open lesion, potential pre-ulcerative lesions, healed ulcers or presence of bony deformity would be graded as what on the wagner ulcer grade classification scale?

Answer 7

grade 0

Question 8

grade 1 on the wagner ulcer grade classification scale?

Answer 8

superficial ulcer not involving subcutaneous tissue

Question 9

a superficial, dysvascular ulcer not involving subcutaneous tissue would be graded as what on the wagner ulcer grade classification scale?

Answer 9

grade 1

Question 10

grade 2 on the wagner ulcer grade classification scale?

Answer 10

deep ulcer penetration through subcutaneous tissue, potentially exposing bone, tendon, ligament or joint capsule

Question 11

a dysvascular ulcer with deep vascular penetration through subcutaneous tissue with possible exposed bone, tendon, ligament or joint capsule would be graded as what on the wagner ulcer grade classification scale?

Answer 11

grade 2

Question 12

grade 3 on the wagner ulcer grade classification scale?

Answer 12

deep ulcer with osteitis, abscess or osteomyelitis

Question 13

a deep, dysvascular ulcer with osteitis, abscess or osteomyelitis would be graded as what on the wagner ulcer grade classification scale?

Answer 13

grade 3

Question 14

grade 4 on the wagner ulcer grade classification scale?

Answer 14

gangrene of digit

Question 15

a dysvascular ulcer with gangrene of a digit would be graded as what on the wagner ulcer grade classification scale?

Answer 15

grade 4

Question 16

grade 5 on the wagner ulcer grade classification scale?

Answer 16

gangrene of foot requiring disarticulation

Question 17

a dysvascular ulcer with gangrene of the foot requiring dysarticulation would be graded as what on the wagner ulcer grade classification scale?

Answer 17

grade 5