GI, Renal-Genitourinary, Endocrine, Immunological, Integumentary Disorders (Ch9)

Question 1

What group of pressure-reducing devices includes: dynamic, electric-powered devices for persons with nonhealing full thickness ulcers

Answer 1

Group 3

Question 2

What group of pressure-reducing devices includes: dynamic, electric-powered devices for persons with full thickness ulcers or those at moderate to high risk

Answer 2

Group 2

Question 3

How often should skin checks be done?

Answer 3

2x per day

Question 4

What stage of pressure ulcer is this? involves full thickness tissue loss with subcutaneous fat possibly visible

Answer 4

Stage III

Question 5

What stage of pressure ulcer is this? involves full thickness tissue loss with bone, tendon, or muscle visible or directly palpable

Answer 5

Stage IV

Question 6

How often should weight shifts for pressure relief occur?

Answer 6

Every 30 min for 30 sec OR every 60 min for 60 sec

Question 7

What stage of pressure ulcer is this? involves the dermis with partial thickness loss which presents as a shallow open ulcer that can be shiny or dry

Answer 7

Stage II

Question 8

What stage of pressure ulcer is this? skin is intact with visible nonblanchable redness over a localized area, typically over a bony prominence

Answer 8

Stage I

Question 9

What group of pressure-reducing devices includes: cushions or mattresses that use non-electrical means to distribute pressure

Answer 9

Group 1