Pressure Injury Classification and Characteristics Quiz

Test your knowledge of pressure injury characteristics and classifications. Explore causes, stages, prevention, and management with these quiz questions.

#1

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Stage 1 pressure injury?

Non-blanchable redness
Intact skin
Partial-thickness loss of skin with exposed dermis
Skin temperature differs compared to adjacent skin
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#2

What is the primary cause of pressure injuries?

High humidity
Friction
Shear
Pressure
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#3

Which of the following is a common site for pressure injuries?

Forehead
Palms
Lower back
Elbows
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#4

What is the recommended frequency for turning and repositioning patients at risk of pressure injuries?

Every 4 hours
Every 8 hours
Every 12 hours
Once a day
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#5

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing pressure injuries?

Regular repositioning
Adequate nutrition
Adequate mobility
Incontinence
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#6

What is the term for the damage to the skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure?

Pressure sore
Pressure injury
Pressure ulcer
Pressure lesion
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#7

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to the development of pressure injuries?

Immobility
Nutrition
Hydration
Regular repositioning
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#8

Which stage of pressure injury involves full-thickness skin loss with exposed bone, tendon, or muscle?

Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
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#9

Which term describes a pressure injury that extends into the subcutaneous tissue?

Deep tissue pressure injury
Stage 2 pressure injury
Stage 3 pressure injury
Unstageable pressure injury
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#10

What is the first step in managing a suspected pressure injury?

Document the injury
Apply a dressing
Assess the patient
Notify the healthcare provider
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#11

Which of the following is a common complication of pressure injuries?

Hyperpigmentation
Osteoporosis
Cellulitis
Tinnitus
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#12

What is the main objective of pressure injury treatment?

To relieve pain
To promote wound healing
To prevent infection
To improve mobility
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#13

In the Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk, what is the lowest possible score?

5
15
10
20
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#14

Which of the following pressure injury stages involves intact or non-intact skin with localized area of persistent non-blanchable erythema?

Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
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#15

Which classification system is commonly used to describe pressure injuries?

Braden Scale
Glasgow Coma Scale
Norton Scale
National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) staging system
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#16

Which of the following factors should be considered when assessing the risk of pressure injuries?

Age
Gender
Ethnicity
All of the above
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#17

Which of the following is NOT a recommended intervention for managing pressure injuries?

Maintaining a moist wound environment
Debridement of necrotic tissue
Application of dry dressings
Using support surfaces to relieve pressure
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