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Understanding Pressure Ulcers and Related Concepts Quiz

#1

What is a pressure ulcer?

A skin injury resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin
Explanation

Skin injury due to prolonged pressure.

#2

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

Immobility
Explanation

Immobility increases risk.

#3

Which of the following is NOT a common site for pressure ulcers?

Shoulder
Explanation

Shoulder is not common.

#4

What is the term used to describe the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound?

Debridement
Explanation

Removing dead tissue.

#5

What is the primary mechanism that leads to the formation of pressure ulcers?

Compression
Explanation

Pressure leads to ulcers.

#6

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

Sepsis
Explanation

Sepsis is a complication.

#7

What is the Braden Scale used for?

To assess risk factors for pressure ulcers
Explanation

Assessing pressure ulcer risk.

#8

Which stage of pressure ulcers involves partial thickness skin loss involving epidermis and/or dermis?

Stage 2
Explanation

Partial skin loss in Stage 2.

#9

Which of the following is a category of support surfaces used for pressure ulcer prevention?

Static support surfaces
Explanation

Static surfaces prevent ulcers.

#10

What is the term for a pressure ulcer that extends through all layers of the skin and into muscle, tendon, or bone?

Unstageable ulcer
Explanation

Deep tissue involvement.

#11

What is the term used to describe a pressure ulcer that is covered by slough or eschar, making it difficult to stage?

Unstageable ulcer
Explanation

Difficulty in staging.

#12

Which of the following factors can impair wound healing in pressure ulcers?

Infection
Explanation

Infection hampers healing.

#13

What is the primary goal of managing pressure ulcers?

All of the above
Explanation

Addressing various goals.

#14

Which of the following interventions can help reduce the risk of pressure ulcers?

Regular repositioning
Explanation

Repositioning reduces risk.

#15

Which healthcare professionals are typically involved in the management of pressure ulcers?

All of the above
Explanation

Various professionals involved.

#16

What is the term for the process of redistributing pressure away from bony prominences to prevent pressure ulcers?

Pressure redistribution
Explanation

Redistributing pressure.

#17

Which of the following interventions is aimed at reducing friction and shear forces to prevent pressure ulcers?

Using transfer aids during patient repositioning
Explanation

Reducing friction and shear.

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