Basics
What is another name for pressure ulcers?
Bedsores, decubitus ulcers
Blood carries oxygen and nutrients, so cells die without it
Which is an early sign of a pressure ulcer?
A. Visible bone
B. Open deep crater
C. Change in skin color (redness or dark discoloration)
D. Necrotic tissue covering the wound
Change in skin color (redness or dark discoloration)
Which stage exposes bone, muscle, or tendon?
Stage 4
Debridement is the removal of dead tissue.
True or False
True
What is a pressure ulcer?
A. A skin injury caused by constant pressure that reduces blood flow
B. A skin allergic reaction to soap
C. A temporary bruise that always heals within a day
D. A bacterial infection unrelated to pressure
A skin injury caused by constant pressure that reduces blood flow
Which of the following is NOT a cause of pressure ulcers mentioned in the video?
A. Friction from rubbing against bedding
B. Shear from skin and bone moving in different directions
C. Moisture from sweat or urine
D. Exposure to loud noises
Exposure to loud noises
Even if you catch a pressure ulcer forming in the early stages, it is irreversible.
True or False
False
What stage includes intact skin?
Stage 1
Proper nutrition hinders patient healing?
True or False
False
Which group is NOT listed as being at higher risk for pressure ulcers?
A. People who are bedridden or use a wheelchair
B. Older adults
C. People who exercise daily and change positions frequently
D. Individuals with diabetes or circulation problems
People who exercise daily and change positions frequently
Skin rubbing against a sheet
Which symptom indicates a more advanced pressure ulcer?
A. Skin is intact with only redness
B. Pink/red wound bed with no visible fat
C. Open sores with possible exposed muscle or bone
D. Slight warmth and tenderness only
Open sores with possible exposed muscle or bone
At which stage is fat visible?
Stage 3
Which treatment goal is NOT directly related to healing a pressure ulcer?
A. Reduce pressure
B. Promote healing
C. Increase friction on the skin
D. Prevent infection
Increase friction on the skin
List 2 places on the body where pressure ulcers commonly occur?
Bony areas like heels, hips, elbows, shoulder blades, back of head and tailbone
How does moisture increase risk?
It weakens the skin
Name an advanced sign of a severe ulcer.
Open sore, pus, odor, fever, blistering, visible, muscle, bone or tissue, deep crater-like wound
What stage includes partial-thickness loss?
Stage 2
How often should a bedridden patient be repositioned?
Every 2 hours
What is the main function of blood flow in preventing ulcers?
Provides oxygen and nutrients to skin
List all four main causes of pressure ulcers.
Pressure, friction, shear, moisture
List two signs of infection.
Pus, fever, odor, increased redness, heat
What stage would a pressure ulcer contain dead tissue or slough/ eschar?
unstageable
List two prevention strategies.
Repositioning, moisture control, nutrition, pressure relief