SMS Pressure Injury Prevention and Skin Integrity 2

Question 1

A foam cushion loses its pressure-relieving properties over time primarily due to:

Accepted Answer

Foam fatigue and compression set, reducing its ability to rebound

Answer

Foam undergoes compression set over time, where it no longer fully rebounds, reducing its ability to redistribute pressure effectively.

Question 2

Which type of wheelchair cushion uses a fluid-filled bladder to distribute pressure?

Accepted Answer

Air-filled or gel cushion

Answer

Air-filled and gel cushions use fluid (air or viscous gel) to distribute pressure across a wider surface area through fluid dynamics.

Question 3

When performing a push-up pressure relief in a manual wheelchair, the client typically:

Accepted Answer

Extends the elbows to lift the buttocks off the seat surface

Answer

A push-up pressure relief involves the client placing hands on the armrests or wheels and extending the elbows to lift the body off the seat, relieving ischial pressure.

Question 4

Moisture from incontinence increases the risk of pressure injury development primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Softening the skin (maceration) and increasing friction and shear susceptibility

Answer

Moisture from incontinence causes maceration of the skin, making it more susceptible to friction, shear, and breakdown under pressure.

Question 5

A 'deep tissue pressure injury' (DTPI) in wheelchair users most commonly occurs over which anatomical area?

Accepted Answer

Ischial tuberosities

Answer

The ischial tuberosities bear the greatest pressure during sitting, making them the most common site for deep tissue pressure injuries in wheelchair users.

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SMS - Certified Seating and Mobility Specialist Practice Test

SMS Pressure Injury Prevention and Skin Integrity 2