#1
What is a pressure injury?
A wound caused by too much pressure on the skin
A fracture in a bone
A respiratory condition
A neurological disorder
#2
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing pressure injuries?
Immobility
Nutritional deficiency
Regular repositioning
Incontinence
#3
Which of the following is NOT a common site for pressure injuries?
Heels
Elbows
Forehead
Sacrum
#4
What is the primary goal of pressure injury management?
To eliminate pain
To promote wound healing
To prevent infection
To restore mobility
#5
What is the most common cause of pressure injuries?
Infection
Poor circulation
Friction and shear
Inadequate nutrition
#6
Which of the following is a characteristic of a Stage 2 pressure injury?
Full-thickness skin loss
Partial-thickness skin loss
Intact skin with redness
Exposure of muscle or bone
#7
Which stage of pressure injury involves full-thickness skin loss?
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
#8
What is the Braden Scale used for in relation to pressure injuries?
To assess risk factors for pressure injuries
To measure blood pressure
To evaluate lung function
To diagnose skin conditions
#9
Which type of pressure injury results from friction and shear?
Deep tissue injury
Stage 1
Stage 2
Unstageable
#10
What is the term used to describe the removal of dead tissue from a wound?
Debridement
Suturing
Dressing
Bandaging
#11
What is the term for the process of relieving pressure on an area of the body?
Repositioning
Debridement
Bandaging
Dressing
#12
Which of the following is NOT a category of the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) staging system?
Suspected Deep Tissue Injury
Deep Pressure Ulcer
Unstageable
Stage 5
#13
Which of the following terms is used to describe the shedding of the outer layer of the skin?
Desquamation
Exfoliation
Abrasion
Laceration
#14
Which of the following is NOT a common treatment for pressure injuries?
Negative pressure wound therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Topical steroids
Electrical stimulation
#15
What is the term for the formation of a wound beneath intact skin due to pressure?
Shear injury
Deep tissue injury
Stage 3 pressure injury
Abrasion
#16
What is the primary goal of offloading pressure on a wound?
To increase blood flow
To promote tissue necrosis
To minimize further tissue damage
To induce pain
#17
What is the term for a pressure injury that extends through the skin and subcutaneous tissue?
Deep tissue injury
Stage 2 pressure injury
Stage 3 pressure injury
Unstageable pressure injury