Deck 37: Pressure Ulcers

Question 1

Pressure ulcers usually occur:

A) On arms and legs
B) On the hands and feet
C) On the buttocks
D) Over bony prominences

Answer 1

Over bony prominences

Question 2

Who of the following are at particular risk for epidermal stripping because of their fragile skin?

A) Toddlers
B) Adolescents
C) Young adults
D) Newborns

Answer 2

Newborns

Question 3

Which is a risk factor for pressure ulcers in infants and children?

A) Increased mobility
B) Removing tape from their skin
C) Moving about in bed
D) Decreased sleep

Answer 3

Removing tape from their skin

Question 4

Persons who are bedfast are repositioned at least every:

A) Hour
B) 1 to 2 hours
C) 3 to 4 hours
D) Shift

Question 5

Which person has the least risk for a pressure ulcer?

A) The person who has urinary incontinence
B) The person who has fecal incontinence
C) The person who has shortness of breath
D) The person who has circulatory problems

Question 6

A resident has dry skin.What should you do?

A) Use soap during the person's bath.
B) Apply moisturizer as directed by the nurse.
C) Apply cornstarch to dry areas.
D) Apply powder to dry areas.

Question 7

Early signs of pressure ulcers include which of the following?

A) Black eschar
B) Tingling in the area
C) An open blister
D) Cracked and peeling skin

Question 8

A resident has an egg crate-type pad on the bed.For bottom linens,you need:

A) A mattress pad,bottom sheet,plastic drawsheet,and cotton drawsheet
B) A bottom sheet,plastic drawsheet,and cotton drawsheet
C) A bottom sheet and cotton drawsheet
D) A bottom sheet

Question 9

Pressure ulcer prevention involves which of the following?

A) Identifying persons at risk
B) Limiting the times perineal care is done each day
C) Taking a picture of changes noted in a pressure ulcer
D) Applying heat to any area that appears reddened

Question 10

Pressure ulcers can occur where skin has contact with skin.What can you use to prevent such contact?

A) Pillows
B) Bed cradle
C) Egg crate-like mattress
D) Flotation pad

Question 11

Which of the following motion drags or rubs against the skin?

A) Skin tear
B) Friction
C) Pressure
D) Pinching

Question 12

Which member of the health care team decides which dressing to use?

A) Physician
B) Nurse
C) Nursing assistant
D) Occupational therapist

Question 13

To prevent pressure ulcers,you must:

A) Provide clean linens every day
B) Change linens whenever they are wet or soiled
C) Change linens whenever they are wrinkled
D) Provide clean linens every shift

Question 14

When layers of the skin rub against each other,this is known as:

A) Friction
B) Shearing
C) Sloughing
D) Stripping

Question 15

The recommended position for preventing and treating pressure ulcers is the:

A) Supine position
B) Prone position
C) Fowler's position
D) 30-degree lateral position

Question 16

To prevent pressure ulcers,persons sitting in chairs need to shift their positions every:

A) 5 minutes.
B) 10 minutes.
C) 15 minutes.
D) 20 minutes.

Question 17

Persons needing home care can develop pressure ulcers.Which is correct?

A) Check the person's skin every other visit.
B) Massage any reddened areas at every visit.
C) Remind the family to check the person's skin.
D) Call the doctor if you note signs of a pressure ulcer.

Question 18

Common causes of pressure ulcers include which of the following?

A) Pressure
B) Use of pillows for positioning
C) A good blood supply
D) Burns

Question 19

Which of the following prevents pressure on the tops of the legs and feet?

A) Bed cradle
B) Heel elevator
C) Egg crate-type pad
D) Flotation pad

Question 20

To prevent pressure ulcers,you must:

A) Keep the person's skin clean and dry
B) Massage pressure points
C) Use soap to clean the skin
D) Scrub and rub the skin during bathing

Question 21

A person can develop a pressure ulcer within 2 to 6 hours after the onset of pressure.