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Which type of wound involves surgical wounds in which the respiratory, alimentary, genital, and urinary tracts have been entered but shows no evidence of infection?
Which type of wound involves surgical wounds in which the respiratory, alimentary, genital, and urinary tracts have been entered but shows no evidence of infection?
What type of wound involves a blow from a blunt instrument causing the skin to appear ecchymosed?
What type of wound involves a blow from a blunt instrument causing the skin to appear ecchymosed?
Which position is considered a common pressure site leading to pressure ulcers?
Which position is considered a common pressure site leading to pressure ulcers?
What does reactive hyperemia indicate in the context of pressure ulcers?
What does reactive hyperemia indicate in the context of pressure ulcers?
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Which stage of pressure ulcers involves non-blanchable erythema but intact skin?
Which stage of pressure ulcers involves non-blanchable erythema but intact skin?
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In which type of wound are the edges often uneven, and tissues are torn apart?
In which type of wound are the edges often uneven, and tissues are torn apart?
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Which term describes a combination of friction and pressure resulting in skin injury?
Which term describes a combination of friction and pressure resulting in skin injury?
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What is the depth described in a wound that involves the dermis, epidermis, subcutaneous tissue, and possibly muscle and bone?
What is the depth described in a wound that involves the dermis, epidermis, subcutaneous tissue, and possibly muscle and bone?
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Which type of wound results from skin injury over bony prominences due to force alone or in combination with movement?
Which type of wound results from skin injury over bony prominences due to force alone or in combination with movement?
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What type of wound involves a skin injury that usually affects bony prominences due to localized ischemia?
What type of wound involves a skin injury that usually affects bony prominences due to localized ischemia?
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Which type of wound shows evidence of inflammation and may contain dead tissue and purulent drainage?
Which type of wound shows evidence of inflammation and may contain dead tissue and purulent drainage?
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What characterizes Full-thickness skin loss in Pressure Ulcers?
What characterizes Full-thickness skin loss in Pressure Ulcers?
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What is the maximum score in the Norton Scale risk assessment tool?
What is the maximum score in the Norton Scale risk assessment tool?
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Which scale includes subscales like sensory perception, moisture, and activity?
Which scale includes subscales like sensory perception, moisture, and activity?
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What is considered at risk according to the Braden Scale?
What is considered at risk according to the Braden Scale?
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Which nursing intervention is recommended for preventing pressure ulcers?
Which nursing intervention is recommended for preventing pressure ulcers?
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What is the main purpose of assessing the location of an ulcer in relation to a bony prominence?
What is the main purpose of assessing the location of an ulcer in relation to a bony prominence?
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Which nursing diagnosis may be related to trauma or immobility?
Which nursing diagnosis may be related to trauma or immobility?
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What should be used to clean wounds during each dressing change?
What should be used to clean wounds during each dressing change?
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What should be avoided when maintaining skin hygiene to prevent pressure ulcers?
What should be avoided when maintaining skin hygiene to prevent pressure ulcers?
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Which organ is referred to as the largest in the body?
Which organ is referred to as the largest in the body?
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What refers to the presence of normal skin uninterrupted by wounds?
What refers to the presence of normal skin uninterrupted by wounds?
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Which factor affecting skin integrity includes sensitivity to sunlight?
Which factor affecting skin integrity includes sensitivity to sunlight?
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What is a type of wound that can occur unintentionally due to accidents?
What is a type of wound that can occur unintentionally due to accidents?
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Which factor can lead to impaired peripheral arterial circulation affecting skin on the legs?
Which factor can lead to impaired peripheral arterial circulation affecting skin on the legs?
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What is a common medication that might affect skin integrity?
What is a common medication that might affect skin integrity?
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Pressure ulcers are often linked to prolonged:
Pressure ulcers are often linked to prolonged:
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In the context of skin integrity, what does poor nutrition contribute to?
In the context of skin integrity, what does poor nutrition contribute to?
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What physiological impact does activity level have on skin integrity?
What physiological impact does activity level have on skin integrity?
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What plays a role in the color of an individual's skin?
What plays a role in the color of an individual's skin?
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What type of medication can compromise the body's immune response, affecting skin health?
What type of medication can compromise the body's immune response, affecting skin health?
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