Ch. 36 Pressure Injuries Flashcards
1
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Bony prominence/Pressure point
A
An area where the bone sticks out or projects from the flat surface of the body; pressure point
2
Q
Intact Skin
A
Normal skin and skin layers without damage or breaks
3
Q
Pressure Injury
A
Localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue; the injury is usually over a bony prominence or related to a medical or other device and results from pressure or pressure in combination with shear
4
Q
Shear
A
When layers of the skin rub against each other; when the skin remains in place and underlying tissue move and stretch, tearing underlying capillaries and blood vessels, causing tissue damage
5
Q
Ulcer
A
A shallow or deep crater like sore of the skin or mucous membrane
