Deck 25: Assisting With Pressure Ulcers

Question 1

Persons at risk for pressure ulcers are repositioned at least every

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

Answer 1

1 to 2 hours

Question 2

These devices are made of foam padding, and fit the shape of heels and elbows.

A) Heel and foot elevators
B) Heel and elbow protectors
C) Gel-filled cushion
D) Trochanter rolls

Answer 2

Heel and elbow protectors

Question 3

To prevent pressure ulcers, which of the following should be done?

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.

Answer 3

Keep the person's skin clean and dry.

Question 4

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 5

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) On her forehead and chin

Question 6

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 7

Which of the following occurs when the skin is dragged across a surface?

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

Question 8

If a pressure ulcer is over a bony prominence, the person is at risk for

A) Diabetes
B) Fractured bones
C) Osteomyelitis
D) Bruising

Question 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

Pressure ulcers usually occur

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

Question 13

Which of the following prevents pressure on the legs, feet, and toes?

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

Question 14

To prevent pressure ulcers, which of the following should be done?

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 15

An area where the bone sticks out or projects from the flat surface of the body is known as

A) A bony prominence
B) A heel elevator
C) Eschar
D) Slough

Question 16

Common causes of pressure ulcers include the following except

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

Question 17

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