Decubitus & Venous Ulcers Quiz

What is another name for a decubitus ulcer?

• Pressure Sore

• Venous Ulcer

• Shearing Injury

• Stasis Ulcer

What is the definition of shearing?

• Separation of epidermis and dermis

• Injury from unrelieved pressure

• Poor circulation in the legs

• Fluid-filled bump or crater

Which stage of decubitus ulcer is characterized by a discolored area of skin that does not blanch?

• Stage One

• Stage Two

• Stage Three

• Stage Four

What should a CNA do if they notice discoloration or pain in a patient's skin?

• Rub the red areas gently

• Reposition the patient every 2 hours

• Apply barrier cream without consulting the nurse

• Ignore the symptoms

What is the best way to prevent skin breakdown in stage one pressure ulcers?

• Rub the affected area

• Apply barrier cream

• Reposition the patient every 2 hours

• Ignore the symptoms

Which stage of decubitus ulcer is characterized by an open skin with a blister or fluid-filled bump?

• Stage One

• Stage Two

• Stage Three

• Stage Four

What is the increased risk when the skin is open in a decubitus ulcer?

• Increased pain

• Increased risk of infection

• Decreased risk of infection

• Decreased pain

What should be avoided to prevent skin breakdown in stage two pressure ulcers?

• Pressure relieving devices

• Creams

• Dressings

• Repositioning

Which stage of decubitus ulcer is characterized by tissue damage extending beneath the skin?

• Stage One

• Stage Two

• Stage Three

• Stage Four

What interventions are recommended for stage three pressure ulcers?

• Pressure relief and physician orders for dressings

• Repositioning and applying barrier cream

• Specialty mattresses and advanced wound care

• Wound doctor visits and wound debridement