Deck 34: Pressure Ulcers

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Change linens whenever they are wet or soiled

Question 2

Common causes of pressure ulcers include the following except

A)Pressure
B)Friction
C)Shearing
D)Burns

Answer 2

Burns

Question 3

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

Answer 3

15 minutes

Question 4

A female resident is obese.She is at risk for pressure ulcers in the following areas except

A)Between abdominal folds
B)Under her breasts
C)Between her legs and buttocks
D)Her forehead and chin

Question 5

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 6

A resident has an eggcrate-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 7

Which is not a risk factor for pressure ulcers in infants and children?

A)Poor mobility
B)Lack of bowel and bladder control
C)Moving about in bed
D)Poor nutrition

Question 8

Which of the following scrapes the skin?

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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 11

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 12

Pressure ulcer prevention involves all of the following except

A)Identifying persons at risk
B)Implementing prevention measures for those at risk
C)Taking a Polaroid picture of changes noted in a pressure ulcer
D)Managing proper fluid balance

Question 13

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 14

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

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

Question 15

Early signs of pressure ulcers include the following except

A)Reddened skin
B)Tingling in the area
C)Pain or burning in the area
D)Cracked and peeling skin

Question 16

Pressure ulcers usually occur

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

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

Which of the following is at particular risk for epidermal stripping because of their fragile skin?

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

Question 20

Persons who are bedfast are re-positioned at least every

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

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

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

A)Physician
B)Nurse
C)Nursing Assistant
D)Occupational Therapist