pressure injuries and skin tears Flashcards
1
Q
friction
A
mechanical force exerted when two surfaces move against another
2
Q
shear
A
stress resulting form applied forces which cause two objects to deform in transverse plane
-involves friction and gravity
-body layers laterally shifted in relation to eachother
3
Q
what is braden scale scored on
A
1-3 or 1-4
-sensory
-moisture
-actiivty
-mobility
-nutrition
-friction and shear