Question 1

Which of the following scrapes the skin?&#10;A)Skin tear&#10;B)Friction&#10;C)Pressure&#10;D)Shearing

Accepted Answer

Friction refers to the rubbing of the skin against a surface, which can cause a scrape or abrasion. Skin tears result from a separation of the skin layers due to shear forces, pressure refers to a constant force over an area, and shearing involves a combination of friction and pressure that can cause damage to tissue.

Question 2

According to CMS,which is the most common site for a pressure ulcer?&#10;A)Hip&#10;B)Shoulder&#10;C)Heel&#10;D)Sacrum

Accepted Answer

The sacrum is the most common site for a pressure ulcer, followed by the heels, hips, and shoulders. CMS has identified the sacrum as a high-risk area for developing pressure ulcers, as it is often subjected to pressure and shear during prolonged periods of sitting or lying in bed.

Question 3

To prevent pressure ulcers,you must&#10;A)Keep the person's skin clean and dry&#10;B)Massage pressure points&#10;C)Use soap to clean the skin&#10;D)Scrub and rub the skin during bathing

Accepted Answer

Keeping the person's skin clean and dry is the most effective way to prevent pressure ulcers. Massaging pressure points can actually increase the risk of pressure ulcers, and using soap or scrubbing the skin too hard can damage the skin and increase the risk of infection.

Question 4

Pressure ulcers usually occur&#10;A)On the arms and legs&#10;B)On the hands and feet&#10;C)On the buttocks&#10;D)Over bony areas

Accepted Answer

Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, typically occur over bony areas where prolonged pressure can restrict blood flow, such as the heels, ankles, hips, and tailbone.

Question 5

A resident has an eggcrate-like pad on the bed.For bottom linens,you need a&#10;A)Mattress pad,bottom sheet,plastic drawsheet,and cotton drawsheet&#10;B)Bottom sheet,plastic drawsheet,and cotton drawsheet&#10;C)Bottom sheet and cotton drawsheet&#10;D)Bottom sheet

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Question 6

Which person has the least risk for a pressure ulcer?&#10;A)The person who has urinary incontinence&#10;B)The person who has fecal incontinence&#10;C)The person who has shortness of breath&#10;D)The person who has a fractured hip

Accepted Answer

Of the given options, the person who has shortness of breath has the least risk for a pressure ulcer as this condition does not directly affect skin integrity or increase the pressure on bony prominences. Urinary and fecal incontinence can cause moisture and friction, leading to skin breakdown, while a fractured hip may limit mobility and increase pressure on certain areas of the body.

Question 7

To prevent pressure ulcers,persons sitting in chairs need to shift their positions every _____ minutes.&#10;A)5&#10;B)10&#10;C)15&#10;D)20

Accepted Answer

According to common guidelines, persons sitting in chairs should shift their positions every 15 minutes to prevent pressure ulcers from forming. This helps to redistribute pressure and prevent prolonged periods of pressure on any one part of the body.

Question 8

A female resident is obese.She is at risk for pressure ulcers in all of the following areas except&#10;A)Between abdominal folds&#10;B)Under her breasts&#10;C)Between her legs and buttocks&#10;D)Her forehead and chin

Accepted Answer

Obese residents are at risk for pressure ulcers in areas where there is pressure, friction, or shearing forces. The forehead and chin do not typically have pressure, friction, or shearing forces present.

Question 9

Common causes of pressure ulcers include all of the following except&#10;A)Pressure&#10;B)Friction&#10;C)Shearing&#10;D)Trauma

Accepted Answer

Trauma is not a common cause of pressure ulcers, as pressure ulcers typically develop due to sustained pressure, friction, or shearing forces on the skin over a period of time. Trauma can certainly contribute to the development or worsening of pressure ulcers, but it is not a root cause on its own.

Question 10

To prevent pressure ulcers,you must&#10;A)Provide clean linens every day&#10;B)Change linens whenever they are wet or soiled&#10;C)Change linens whenever they are wrinkled&#10;D)Provide clean linens every shift

Accepted Answer

Pressure ulcers can develop when the skin is exposed to excessive pressure and moisture for prolonged periods. Therefore, it is essential to change linens whenever they are wet or soiled to prevent moisture buildup and reduce pressure on the skin. Changing linens every day or every shift may not be necessary unless they are wet or soiled. Wrinkled linens do not necessarily contribute to the development of pressure ulcers.

Question 11

All of the following can cause skin breakdown except&#10;A)Incontinence&#10;B)Moisture under the breasts&#10;C)Long fingernails or toenails&#10;D)Ambulating with a walker

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Question 12

Which of the following prevents pressure on the tops of the legs and feet?&#10;A)Bed cradle&#10;B)Heel elevator&#10;C)Eggcrate-like pad&#10;D)Flotation pad

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Question 13

The preferred position for preventing and treating pressure ulcers is the _____ position.&#10;A)Supine&#10;B)Prone&#10;C)Fowler's&#10;D)30-degree lateral

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Question 14

A pressure ulcer is called all of the following except&#10;A)Bedsore&#10;B)Pressure sore&#10;C)Decubitus ulcer&#10;D)Stasis ulcer

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Question 15

Pressure ulcers can occur where skin has contact with skin.What can you use to prevent such contact?&#10;A)Pillows&#10;B)Bed cradle&#10;C)Eggcrate-like mattress&#10;D)Flotation pad

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Question 16

Persons at risk for pressure ulcers are re-positioned at least every&#10;A)Hour&#10;B)1 to 2 hours&#10;C)4 hours&#10;D)Shift

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Question 17

A resident has dry skin.What should you do?&#10;A)Use soap during the person's bath.&#10;B)Apply moisturizer as directed by the nurse.&#10;C)Apply cornstarch to dry areas.&#10;D)Apply powder to dry areas.

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Question 18

Older persons are at risk for skin breakdown for all of the following reasons except&#10;A)Age-related changes in the skin&#10;B)Decreased calcium levels&#10;C)Chronic disease&#10;D)Fragile and weak capillaries

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Question 19

Any injury caused by unrelieved pressure is&#10;A)A wound&#10;B)A thrombus&#10;C)Phlebitis&#10;D)A pressure ulcer

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Question 20

Early signs of pressure ulcers include all of the following except&#10;A)Red,blue,or purple skin&#10;B)Tingling in the area&#10;C)Pain or burning in the area&#10;D)Cracked and peeling skin

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Deck 36: Pressure Ulcers