CME

Question 1

The NPUAPO defines a pressure injury as increased unremitting pressure most commonly over a bony prominence resulting in what

erythema, skin degredation and localized infection

ischemia and necrosis

skin disruption and tunneling

wound formation, infection, and subsequent septicemia?

Answer 1

ichemia and necoris

Question 2

where on the body do most pressure injuries occur?

heels

hips and butt

occiput

or sacrum?

Answer 2

hips and butt

Question 3

what is the most important risk fact for developing a pressure injury

Answer 3

impaired mobility

Question 4

a pressure injury has failed to improve after 2 weeks of appropriate therapy but has evidence of friable granulation tissue and wound tunneling. what is most likely the culprit

Answer 4

biofilm formation

Question 5

which form of debridement is indicated for a patient with a large pressure injury pervasive necrosis and localized infection

Answer 5

shraps

Question 6

which statement is correct about the physiological response to surgery

Answer 6

a physiological adaptation to surgery occurs within 48 hours

Question 7

which of the following is not one of the Seven W’s list of pathological causes of postoperative fever

Answer 7

weakness

Question 8

which statement is correct about postoperative atelectasis

Answer 8

atelectasis triggers an inflammatory response

Question 9

which statement is correct about the causes of postoperative fever

Answer 9

post-operative patients account for 20% of healthcare acquired DVTS

Question 10

which of the following choices is an accurate list of life threatening causes of postoperative fevers

Answer 10

delirium tremens, thyroid storm, pulmonary embolism