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Which of the following is a characteristic of a stage 1 pressure ulcer?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a stage 1 pressure ulcer?
- It is the same color as the surrounding skin
- It feels the same temperature as the surrounding tissues
- It is an open wound
- It turns red when pressure is applied (correct)
What is a possible color of a stage 1 pressure ulcer on dark pigmented skin?
What is a possible color of a stage 1 pressure ulcer on dark pigmented skin?
- Yellow
- Green
- Red
- Bluish/purplish/violet (correct)
How can you identify a stage 1 pressure ulcer on dark pigmented skin?
How can you identify a stage 1 pressure ulcer on dark pigmented skin?
- It feels warmer than the surrounding tissues
- It is the same color as the surrounding skin (correct)
- It turns red when pressure is applied
- It feels cooler than the surrounding tissues
Why are pressure areas on dark pigmented skin often missed until the ulcer is at a more serious stage?
Why are pressure areas on dark pigmented skin often missed until the ulcer is at a more serious stage?
What should you do if you notice anything that looks different on the skin?
What should you do if you notice anything that looks different on the skin?
Which of the following conditions impairs circulation and prevents the transportation of nutrients to the skin?
Which of the following conditions impairs circulation and prevents the transportation of nutrients to the skin?
What is the effect of edema on blood flow and nutrient transportation to the skin?
What is the effect of edema on blood flow and nutrient transportation to the skin?
What damage does elevated blood sugar in diabetes cause to the skin?
What damage does elevated blood sugar in diabetes cause to the skin?
What is the role of adequate circulation in transporting nutrients to the skin?
What is the role of adequate circulation in transporting nutrients to the skin?
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