Pressure Ulcer

If a patient has a pressure ulcer, they should increase......

• carbohydrates

• fiber

• Protein

• vitamins & lipids

which is not a cause of pressure ulcers?

• nasal prongs

• catheters

• improper positioning

• bed bound

What are common sites for pressure ulcers to form at?

• elbows

• Inside of knees

• inner thighs

• shoulder

which is not a sign and symptom of pressure ulcers?

• haemorrhaging

• fever

• foul odor

• pain/ discomfort

What tool would we use to access pressure ulcers?

• Glasgow coma scale/AVPU

• trousseau's test

• BRADEN scale

• A1C Test

What patients are most likely to develop pressure ulcers? 

• Diabetics

• spinal injury pts

• elderly

• infants

This pressure injury would be considered.....

• stage 1

• stage 2

• stage 3

• stage 4

This pressure Injury would be considered....

• stage 3

• stage 4

• unstageable

• stage 2

which is not a method to prevent pressure ulcers?

• using barrier creams

• turning/ repositioning patient frequently

• increase fluids

• increase protein and calories

Which do we teach pts upon discharge?

• keeping ulcer covered with the special dressing

• use barrier creams

• regularly changing positions

• when washing the ulcer, scrub hard