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What is the result of pressure ulcers on the skin and underlying tissue?
What is the result of pressure ulcers on the skin and underlying tissue?
- Injury over a bony prominence (correct)
- Injury over a soft tissue prominence
- Injury over a muscular prominence
- Injury over a cartilaginous prominence
What is the term for the bright red flush that appears after pressure is relieved?
What is the term for the bright red flush that appears after pressure is relieved?
- Hypoxia
- Reactive hyperemia (correct)
- Ischemia
- Vasodilation
How long does reactive hyperemia usually last?
How long does reactive hyperemia usually last?
- Three quarters to one half as long as the duration of impeded blood flow
- One half to three quarters as long as the duration of impeded blood flow (correct)
- Equal to the duration of impeded blood flow
- Twice as long as the duration of impeded blood flow
What occurs when a client assumes a sitting position in bed?
What occurs when a client assumes a sitting position in bed?
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What is friction in the context of pressure ulcers?
What is friction in the context of pressure ulcers?
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What is a risk factor for pressure ulcers?
What is a risk factor for pressure ulcers?
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What is immobility in the context of pressure ulcers?
What is immobility in the context of pressure ulcers?
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What is the term for pressure ulcers that are also called decubitus ulcers or bedsores?
What is the term for pressure ulcers that are also called decubitus ulcers or bedsores?
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What happens to the skin after it has been compressed?
What happens to the skin after it has been compressed?
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