Name That Stage
Shallow ulcer, may look like a blister
Stage 2
Lying in bed for long periods increases this
Pressure
First action for Stage 1 ulcer
Reposition
Stage 1 ulcer—visual or verbal diagnosis?
Visual
Stage 4 can lead to this bone infection
Osteomyelitis
Full-thickness loss with visible fat
Stage 3
What nutritional deficiency increases ulcer risk?
Ideal dressing for Stage 2
Hydrocolloid
Braden Scale—visual or verbal?
Verbal
Open wounds are at risk for this systemicproblem
Sepsis
Exposed bone, tendon, or muscle
Stage 4
This condition makes wounds harder to heal
Stage 3 wound treatment often includes this
Debridement
You hear the patient say, “it hurts when I sit”
Deep wounds often lead to this wound type
Tunneling
Intact skin with non-blanchable redness
Stage 1
What scale assesses pressure ulcer risk?
Braden Scale
Device to reduce pressure
Pressure-relieving mattress
You see exposed tendon in sacral area
Visual
Black tissue at wound base is called
Eschar
Eschar present, depth unclear
Unstageable
Moisture from this issue causes maceration
Incontinence
Nutrition consults focus on increasing thismacronutrient
Protein
You feel warmth and firmness on skin
Both
Stage 3 or 4 ulcers may require this surgery
Flap surgery or grafting