A
B
C
D
E
100
What do you do if you see a red mark on a clients knee
Tell the nurse on shift
100
What is a Pressure ulcer
A pressure ulcer (also known as a pressure injury, bedsore, or decubitus ulcer) is localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue, typically occurring over a bony prominence.
100
Partial thickness loss of dermis presenting as a shallow open ulcer with a red-pink wound bed, without slough. May also present as an intact or open/ruptured serum-filled blister. Presents as a shiny or dry shallow ulcer without slough or bruising
Stage 2
100
What is I?
Trochanter
100
What is chafing?
common skin irritation caused by repeated friction—either from skin rubbing against skin or skin rubbing against clothing—which is often worsened by moisture
200
Who would you tell if you notice the redness on CBI?
the Nurse
200
What is D?
Perianal area
200
To minimise the risk of the patient sliding down the bed and creating high shear forces what is the recommended position of the backrest?
Below 30 degrees
200
What is B?
Coccyx
200
Incontinence is a direct cause of pressure ulcers? True or false?
False
300
Besides telling the nurse what else is the DSP responsible for?
Filling out, faxing and filing an incident report keep the area clean and dry. If trained floor the clients restricted health care plan.
300
what is A?
Sacrum
300
How frequently at minimum should you readjust a non mobile client to prevent pressure ulcers?
at least every 2 hours, more often in some people.
300
2 things that lead to pressure ulceration
Prolong Pressure and Friction/Shear
300
What is C
Intergluteal Cleft
400
Stage 1 pressure ulcer
400
Stage 2 pressure sore
400
Which patients are most at risk of developing pressure ulcers
Underweight (BMI less than 18.5)
Overweight (BMI greater than 30)
Those that have recently had significant (greater than 10%) unplanned weight loss
All of the above
None of the above
All of the Above
400
What is F?
Buttoxs
400
What is H?
Posterior thigh
500
How can you tell if it is a pressure sore rather than a normal sore?
Pressure ulcers do not Blanch when pressed
500
What is blanching?
Skin blanching is a temporary whitening or paling of the skin caused by restricted blood flow, usually when pressure pushes blood from the small capillaries.
500
What is E?
Sacral iliac crest
500
What is the most common treatment for pressure ulcers
The most common and critical treatment for pressure ulcers (bedsores) is pressure relief, which involves frequent repositioning and the use of specialized cushions or mattresses.
500
What is G?
Ischial tuberosity