Pressure Ulcers Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common sites for ulcers?
A
Sacrum or coccyx
Heels
2
Q
Name 5 risk factors for pressure ulcers.
A
- advanced age
- anemia
- inadequate nutrition
- immobility and contractures
- chronic medical conditions (DM, stroke, paralysis etc)
- incontinence
- mental and neurological disorders
- obesity
- pain
- prolonged surgery
- excessive body heat
3
Q
Which stage would suspected deep tissue injury fall under; purple or maroon ?
A
No Stage
4
Q
Which pressure ulcer stage would be defined by skin intact with non-blanchable redness, warmer or cooler skin temperature and sensation may be firm or soft?
A
Stage 1
