Pressure Ulcers Flashcards
1
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The skin
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Largest organ of the body
Surface area 18 square feet
Epidermis dermis
Protection temp regulation prevention of water loss
2
Q
Stratum basale layer
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Single layer of cells resting on a basement layer, dividing continuously. As new ones form older cells pushed to surface
3
Q
Epidermis does not have
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Direct blood supply
4
Q
The neglecting of turning will cause the stratum basale layer to
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Lose circulation and cause tissue death
5
Q
Continuos pressure on an area is the cause of
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Pressure ulcers
6
Q
Pressure ulcer
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Is a wound with localized area of tissue necrosis
7
Q
60% of pressure ulcers =
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Hospitals
8
Q
18% pressure ulcers =
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Homes
9
Q
7-12% pressure ulcers
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Home care
