PEAT Integumentary Conditions and Wound Care

Question 1

Which pressure injury stage is characterized by full-thickness skin loss with visible subcutaneous fat but no exposed bone, tendon, or muscle?

Accepted Answer

Stage III

Answer

Stage III pressure injuries involve full-thickness skin loss where subcutaneous fat may be visible but bone, tendon, or muscle are not exposed.

Question 2

Which characteristic best describes a Stage IV pressure injury?

Accepted Answer

Full-thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon, or muscle

Answer

Stage IV pressure injuries involve full-thickness tissue loss with exposure of bone, tendon, or muscle, often with undermining and tunneling.

Question 3

A patient's wound bed appears red/pink, moist, and bleeds easily when touched. This finding indicates:

Accepted Answer

Healthy granulation tissue

Answer

Healthy granulation tissue appears red/pink, moist, and bleeds easily when touched, indicating active wound healing and adequate perfusion.

Question 4

Which primary intervention is MOST effective for preventing pressure injuries in a non-ambulatory patient?

Accepted Answer

Repositioning every 2 hours

Answer

Regular repositioning every 2 hours is the cornerstone of pressure injury prevention by relieving sustained pressure over bony prominences.

Question 5

Venous insufficiency ulcers are most commonly located on the:

Accepted Answer

Medial lower leg (gaiter area)

Answer

Venous insufficiency ulcers typically occur on the medial lower leg due to venous hypertension and pooling in that region from incompetent valves.

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