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Pressure ulcer/injury quiz

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Which factors, along with pressure, can be related to the development of pressure ulcers/injuries? (multiple choice)

Impaired blood circulation

Immobility

Positioning (shear)

Pressure is always required to cause pressure ulcers/injuries, but all of the listed factors are risk factors that, in combination with pressure, can contribute to their development.

Pressure is always required to cause pressure ulcers/injuries, but all of the listed factors are risk factors that, in combination with pressure, can contribute to their development.

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Why should the area under the knees be elevated in a sitting position in bed?

To reduce pressure on the heels

To reduce pressure on the back of the knees

You should never elevate the area under the knees

By relieving pressure on the heels, we reduce the risk of pressure ulcers/injuries and increase the individual’s comfort.

By relieving pressure on the heels, we reduce the risk of pressure ulcers/injuries and increase the individual’s comfort.

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How many definable categories of pressure ulcers/injuries are there?

1

2

3

4

In addition to the four classified categories, there are also unclassified pressure ulcers/injuries and suspected deep tissue injuries. In these cases, we cannot assess the depth of the wound because it is obscured or the skin is intact; further evaluation is required to determine the extent of the injury.

In addition to the four classified categories, there are also unclassified pressure ulcers/injuries and suspected deep tissue injuries. In these cases, we cannot assess the depth of the wound because it is obscured or the skin is intact; further evaluation is required to determine the extent of the injury.

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How is a category 1 pressure ulcer/injury detected?

By feeling the skin for tenderness or redness

By looking for bleeding

By measuring swelling

Redness of the skin that does not blanch with pressure is an indication that a pressure ulcer/injury has developed.

Redness of the skin that does not blanch with pressure is an indication that a pressure ulcer/injury has developed.

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On which of the following areas of the body do pressure ulcers/injuries most commonly occur?

Hands

Knees

Sacrum

The skin is particularly vulnerable to pressure ulcers/injuries at bony prominences such as the sacrum, ischial tuberosities, and heels.

The skin is particularly vulnerable to pressure ulcers/injuries at bony prominences such as the sacrum, ischial tuberosities, and heels.

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Can positioning cushions be used with foam and air mattresses?

Yes

No

Positioning cushions can be used with all types of mattresses. However, it is important to ensure that the cushions do not interfere with the mattress’s function and that they are placed correctly to provide optimal comfort and support.

Positioning cushions can be used with all types of mattresses. However, it is important to ensure that the cushions do not interfere with the mattress’s function and that they are placed correctly to provide optimal comfort and support.

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