UNAR Skin Care and Pressure Injury Prevention

Question 1

What is a pressure injury (also known as a pressure ulcer or bedsore)?

Accepted Answer

An injury caused by prolonged pressure on the skin that cuts off blood flow

Answer

A skin infection caused by bacteria entering through a cut

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A bruise resulting from a fall or physical trauma

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A rash caused by an allergic reaction to bedding

Question 2

Which body area is most commonly at risk for pressure injuries in a patient who is bedridden on their back?

Accepted Answer

Sacrum and coccyx

Answer

Forearms and elbows

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Abdomen and chest

Answer

Shoulders and upper back

Question 3

How often should a bedridden patient be repositioned to help prevent pressure injuries?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 hours

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Every 15 minutes

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Every 6 hours

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Once per shift

Question 4

What is the primary cause of pressure injuries?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged pressure on bony prominences that compresses blood vessels

Answer

Poor nutritional intake

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Inadequate daily fluid intake

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Excessive moisture from perspiration

Question 5

Which assessment tool is commonly used by healthcare teams to evaluate a patient's risk for developing pressure injuries?

Accepted Answer

Braden Scale

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Glasgow Coma Scale

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APGAR Score

Answer

Visual Analog Pain Scale

Question 6

What does a Stage 1 pressure injury look like?

Accepted Answer

Non-blanchable redness on otherwise intact skin

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A full-thickness open ulcer with exposed bone or muscle

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A blister filled with clear or bloody fluid

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A wound covered with yellow slough tissue

Question 7

What type of sleep surface is recommended to help prevent pressure injuries in high-risk patients?

Accepted Answer

A pressure-redistributing mattress or overlay

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A very firm mattress to provide strong support

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A standard foam hospital mattress

Answer

A waterbed mattress filled with standard water