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100

What is another name for pressure ulcers?

Bedsores, decubitus ulcers

100
  1. Why does reduced blood flow cause pressure ulcers?
    A. Blood spreads bacteria to the skin
    B. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients, so cells die without it
    C. Blood cools the skin too much
    D. Blood removes skin pigments



Blood carries oxygen and nutrients, so cells die without it

100

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)

100

Which stage exposes bone, muscle, or tendon?

Stage 4

100

Debridement is the removal of dead tissue.

True or False

True

200

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

200

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

200

Even if you catch a pressure ulcer forming in the early stages, it is irreversible.

True or False



False

200

What stage includes intact skin?

Stage 1

200

Proper nutrition hinders patient healing?

True or False

False

300

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

300
  1. Which factor describes friction as a cause of pressure ulcers?
    A. Skin rubbing against a sheet
    B. Skin moving one way while underlying bone moves another
    C. Excess sweat on the skin
    D. Staying in direct sunlight



Skin rubbing against a sheet

300

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

300

At which stage is fat visible?

Stage 3

300

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

400

List 2 places on the body where pressure ulcers commonly occur?

Bony areas like heels, hips, elbows, shoulder blades, back of head and tailbone

400

How does moisture increase risk?

It weakens the skin

400

Name an advanced sign of a severe ulcer.

Open sore, pus, odor, fever, blistering, visible, muscle, bone or tissue, deep crater-like wound

400

What stage includes partial-thickness loss?

Stage 2

400

How often should a bedridden patient be repositioned?

Every 2 hours

500

What is the main function of blood flow in preventing ulcers?

Provides oxygen and nutrients to skin

500

List all four main causes of pressure ulcers.

Pressure, friction, shear, moisture

500

List two signs of infection.

Pus, fever, odor, increased redness, heat

500

What stage would a pressure ulcer contain dead tissue or slough/ eschar?

unstageable

500

List two prevention strategies.

Repositioning, moisture control, nutrition, pressure relief