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WorksheetsPressure Sores
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What are pressure sores also known as?
Blisters
Bedsores
Rashes
Bruises
Which stage of pressure sores involves the skin breaking open?
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
What is a common cause of pressure sores?
Excessive exercise
Continuous pressure
High temperature
Lack of sleep
Which of the following is a prevention method for pressure sores?
Using hard surfaces
Repositioning every two hours
Increasing sugar intake
Wearing tight clothing
What can friction and shear do to pressure sores?
Heal them
Worsen them
Prevent them
Ignore them
What is the risk factor for developing pressure sores in bedridden patients?
High mobility
Limited mobility
Excessive hydration
Frequent exercise
What stage of pressure sores involves the wound extending to muscle and bone?
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
What is a possible severe complication of pressure sores?
Mild discomfort
Skin tanning
Infection
Increased appetite
What is an important aspect of treating pressure sores?
Ignoring the wound
Applying dressings
Increasing pressure
Using cold water
What can poor nutrition contribute to in terms of pressure sores?
Healing
Development
Prevention
Strengthening
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
What is the characteristic of a stage four pressure ulcer?
Exposes bone and muscle
Full tissue loss
Increased risk of infection
All of the above
What is an unstageable wound?
A wound with eschar or slough over it
A wound with full thickness loss
A wound with deep tissue injury
A wound with bone and muscle exposed
What causes deep tissue injury?
Open area with increased risk of infection
Decreased circulation causing tissue death
Poor wound healing in diabetics
Protein deficiency
What is a common characteristic of venous ulcers?
Decreased circulation
Poor wound healing
Increased risk of infection
All of the above
What is a common treatment for venous ulcers?
Strict wound care routine
Dressing changes
Measurement to gauge healing
All of the above
