Ide Costa Pressure Injury Prevention Guidelines Quiz
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What is the recommended frequency for turning and repositioning a bedbound patient to prevent pressure injuries?

  • Every 3 hours
  • Every 2 hours (correct)
  • Every 4 hours
  • Every 1 hour
  • Which assessment tool is referred to in the text for determining pressure injury risk?

  • Glasgow Coma Scale
  • Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
  • APGAR score
  • Braden Risk Assessment Scale (correct)
  • What is a key strategy mentioned in the text to prevent pressure injuries on patients?

  • Leaving skin uninspected
  • Avoiding assessment of individual risks
  • Minimizing friction and shear (correct)
  • Using medications that increase ischemia
  • Which action is advised for managing patients who are incontinent of stool or urine to prevent pressure ulcers?

    <p>Clean them as soon as possible (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using risk scores in pressure injury prevention?

    <p>To identify patients at risk and plan care accordingly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should skin and bony prominences of a patient be inspected for pressure damage?

    <p>At least daily (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key requirements for preventing pressure injuries?

    <p>Early identification of at-risk patients and implementation of prevention strategies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tool is the Braden Scale commonly used for in healthcare settings?

    <p>Conducting risk assessments for pressure injuries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus during the planning stage according to Dr. Ide Costa's lecture?

    <p>Establishing patient needs and baseline for future assessment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is emphasized during the implementation stage of Dr. Ide Costa's lecture?

    <p>Use of evidenced-based guidelines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the evaluation stage, what should be checked regarding the patient's understanding?

    <p>Perception about skin integrity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of wound documentation is crucial according to Dr. Ide Costa's lecture?

    <p>Wound edges (macerated, red, dermatitis) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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