Risk factors for development of pressure ulcers are immobility, True incontinence, impaired nutrition, and altered level of consciousness. All hospitalized individuals at risk for pressure ulcers should have a True systematic skin inspection at least daily and those in long-term care at least once a week. Hot water and soap may dry the skin and increase the risk for pressure True ulcers. It is important to massage bony prominences. False A Stage III pressure ulcer is a partial thickness skin loss involving the False epidermis and/or dermis. All individuals should be assessed on admission to a hospital for risk of True pressure ulcer development. Cornstarch, creams, transparent dressings (e.g., Tegaderm, Opsite), and False hydrocolloid dressings (e.g., DuoDerm, Restore) do not protect against the effects of friction. A Stage IV pressure ulcer is a full thickness skin loss with extensive True destruction, tissue necrosis, or damage to muscle, bone, or supporting structure. An adequate dietary intake of protein and calories should be maintained True during illness. Persons confined to bed should be repositioned every 3 hours. False A turning schedule should be written and placed at the bedside. True Heel protectors relieve pressure on the heels. False Donut devices/ring cushions help to prevent pressure ulcers. False In a side lying position, a person should be at a 30 degree angle with the True bed unless inconsistent with the and other care needs patient’s condition that take priority. The head of the bed should be maintained at the lowest degree of True elevation (hopefully, no higher than a 30 degree angle) consistent with medical conditions. A person who cannot move him or herself should be repositioned every 2 False hours while sitting in a chair. Persons who can be taught should shift their weight every 30 minutes False while sitting in a chair. Chair-bound persons should be fitted for a chair cushion. True Stage II pressure ulcers are a full thickness skin loss. False The epidermis should remain clean and dry. True The incidence of pressure ulcers is so high that the government has True appointed a panel to study risk, prevention, and treatment. A low-humidity environment may predispose a person to pressure ulcers. True To minimize the exposure to moisture on incontinence, underpads True skin’s should be used to absorb moisture.
Risk factors for development of pressure ulcers are immobility, incontinence, impaired nutrition, and altered level of consciousness. True All hospitalized individuals at risk for pressure ulcers should have a systematic skin inspection at least daily and those in long-term care at least once a week. True Hot water and soap may dry the skin and increase the risk for pressure ulcers. True It is important to massage bony prominences. False A Stage III pressure ulcer is a partial thickness skin loss involving the epidermis and/or dermis. False All individuals should be assessed on admission to a hospital for risk of pressure ulcer development. True Cornstarch, creams, transparent dressings (e.g., Tegaderm, Opsite), and hydrocolloid dressings (e.g., DuoDerm, Restore) do not protect against the effects of friction. False A Stage IV pressure ulcer is a full thickness skin loss with extensive destruction, tissue necrosis, or damage to muscle, bone, or supporting structure. True An adequate dietary intake of protein and calories should be maintained during illness. True Persons confined to bed should be repositioned every 3 hours. False A turning schedule should be written and placed at the bedside. True Heel protectors relieve pressure on the heels. False Donut devices/ring cushions help to prevent pressure ulcers. False In a side lying position, a person should be at a 30 degree angle with the bed unless inconsistent with the patient’s condition and other care needs that take priority. True The head of the bed should be maintained at the lowest degree of elevation (hopefully, no higher than a 30 degree angle) consistent with medical conditions. True A person who cannot move him or herself should be repositioned every 2 hours while sitting in a chair. False Persons who can be taught should shift their weight every 30 minutes while sitting in a chair. False Chair-bound persons should be fitted for a chair cushion. True Stage II pressure ulcers are a full thickness skin loss. False The epidermis should remain clean and dry. True The incidence of pressure ulcers is so high that the government has appointed a panel to study risk, prevention, and treatment. True A low-humidity environment may predispose a person to pressure ulcers. True To minimize the skin’s exposure to moisture on incontinence, underpads should be used to absorb moisture. True
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