Pressure Ulcer Quiz

Pressure Ulcers

• The primary cause of pressure ulcers is prolonged pressure on a specific area of the skin, which reduces blood flow and leads to tissue damage.

Risk Factors

• Individuals most at risk of developing pressure ulcers include those who are immobile, elderly, or have underlying medical conditions that affect circulation or sensation.
• Factors that increase the risk of pressure ulcer development include:
  • Immobility or limited mobility
  • Poor nutrition
  • Incontinence
  • Diabetes
  • Circulatory problems
  • Advanced age

Shear and Pressure Ulcers

• Shear, in the context of pressure ulcers, refers to the deformation or distortion of skin and underlying tissues due to prolonged pressure, leading to tissue damage.

Common Names and Sites

• A common name for pressure ulcers is bedsores.
• Common sites for pressure ulcers include:
  • Sacrum
  • Hips
  • Ankles
  • Elbows
  • Heels
• The face is NOT a common site for pressure ulcers.

Test your knowledge about pressure ulcers with this quiz! Learn about the causes, risk factors, and common sites of these painful skin and tissue injuries.