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What is the definition of a pressure ulcer?
What is the definition of a pressure ulcer?
- Localized tissue death
- A break in the continuity of body tissue
- An area where skin tissue has been destroyed with progressive deterioration of the underlying tissue (correct)
- Softening of tissue due to excessive moisture
Which type of wound is usually caused by accidents with edges often jagged and tissues torn apart?
Which type of wound is usually caused by accidents with edges often jagged and tissues torn apart?
- Laceration (correct)
- Puncture
- Contusion
- Incision
What is the function of the skin related to excretion?
What is the function of the skin related to excretion?
- Protects the body from harmful effects of the sun
- Regulates body temperature
- Excretes toxic substances through sweat (correct)
- Prevents loss of essential body fluids
What is the definition of a pressure ulcer?
What is the definition of a pressure ulcer?
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What is the function of the skin related to excretion?
What is the function of the skin related to excretion?
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What is the difference between clean-contaminated wounds and dirty or infected wounds?
What is the difference between clean-contaminated wounds and dirty or infected wounds?
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What is the effect of anti-inflammatory drugs on wound healing?
What is the effect of anti-inflammatory drugs on wound healing?
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What is the defining characteristic of a stage 1 decubitus ulcer?
What is the defining characteristic of a stage 1 decubitus ulcer?
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What is the recommended measure for treating decubitus ulcers?
What is the recommended measure for treating decubitus ulcers?
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