Exam 2: Practice Questions Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 things that contribute to the development of a pressure ulcer?
A
Friction, shear, moisture, pressure
2
Q
Does friction or shear cause more damage to the skin?
A
Shear (goes deeper that friction)
3
Q
After 2-6 hours of pressure, skin can get deeper in color and warm with dark pigmentation. What is this skin breakdown called?
A
Ischemia
4
Q
Which of the following are two intrinsic risk factors that patients could have for developing pressure injuries?
A.) Lying on hard surfaces and smoking
B.) Diabetes and poor skin hygiene
C.) Prolonged immobility and malnutrition
D.) Nursing homes and spinal cord injury
A
C.) Prolonged immobility and malnutrition
5
Q
T or F? Stage 2 pressure injuries involve the dermis and will have a break in the skin
A
True
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