Pressure Ulcer Prevention

10 Questions | By Llaviolette | Updated: Jul 13, 2017 | Attempts: 2087

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Tests nursing knowledge of pressure ulcer asssessment and prevention.

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1.

Pressure ulcers are areas of localized skin and tissue damage occurring over a bony prominence as a result of unrelieved pressure. True or false?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
2.

Name the three layers of the integument system.

Correct Answer
Epidermis Dermis Hypodermis
3.

Name five risk factors associated with the development of pressure ulcers.

Correct Answer
Impaired bed or chair mobility Urinary or fecal incontinence Poor nutritional status Co-morbid conditions such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disease Age Infection History of pressure ulcer Psycho-social issues
4.

The development of pressure ulcers in the eldery is a serious and common problem that can lead to increased motality. True or False?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
5.

Name five functions of the integument system.

Correct Answer
Barrier agaianst friction, pressure, chemicals, heat, cold, radiation, microbs Role in fluid balance Thermoregulation Sensory Preception Vitamin D synthesis
6.

Name six commmon sites of pressure ulcers.

Correct Answer
Sacrum Ischial tuberosities Hip Heel Elbow Knee Ankle Occiput Nares- NG tube Ears - Nasal prongs Side of mouth - Endotracheal tube
7.

Name the assessment tool used for predicting pressure ulcer score risk.

Correct Answer
Braden Scale
8.

Select the correct answer from the responses below. General patient assessment for pressure ulcer prediction includes assessment of the following factors.
- A.
  
  Past & current history of co-morbid conditions
- B.
  
  Nutrition and mobility
- C.
  
  Medications
- D.
  
  Pyscho-social issues
- E.
  
  All the above
Correct Answer
E. All the above
9.

Select the correct answer from below. Factors aggravated by hopsitalization are:
- A.
  
  Pressure and friction
- B.
  
  Pressure and moisture
- C.
  
  Shearing and moisture
- D.
  
  Friction, moisture and shearing
- E.
  
  Pressure, frictions, shearing and moisture.
Correct Answer
E. Pressure, frictions, shearing and moisture.
10.

Name five interventions to reduce the risk factors associated with pressure ulcer development.

Correct Answer
Inspection of skin daily Use of warm water and mild cleansers Turning routine Minimizing friction and shearing by proper turning,transferring and positioning Use of lubricants, protective films and dressings Use of static or dynamic support surfaces Keeping the hed of th ebed at the lowest possible elevation Use of trapeze, sliders

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Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Pressure ulcers are areas of localized skin and tissue damage occurring over a bony prominence as a result of unrelieved pressure. True or false?

Name the three layers of the integument system.

Name five risk factors associated with the development of pressure ulcers.

The development of pressure ulcers in the eldery is a serious and common problem that can lead to increased motality. True or False?

Name five functions of the integument system.

Name six commmon sites of pressure ulcers.

Name the assessment tool used for predicting pressure ulcer score risk.

Select the correct answer from the responses below. General patient assessment for pressure ulcer prediction includes assessment of the following factors.

Select the correct answer from below. Factors aggravated by hopsitalization are:

Name five interventions to reduce the risk factors associated with pressure ulcer development.