22 Questions
Which organ can be affected by sepsis?
Kidneys
What stage of pressure ulcer puts a patient at risk for developing sepsis?
Stage II
Who is more likely to experience fatal sepsis?
Elderly patients
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing pressure ulcers?
Smoking
What is the preferred term for pressure ulcers in the medical community?
Pressure ulcers
At what stage of development does a pressure ulcer involve deeper skin damage below the dermis?
Stage III
What is the estimated cost of treating pressure ulcers annually?
$6 billion
Which of the following is a common complication associated with an infected pressure ulcer?
Fever
Which areas of the body are commonly at risk of developing pressure ulcers?
Hips and elbows
What is the recommended resource for healthcare workers to learn about the stages of development of a pressure ulcer?
The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel
Which of the following is a common complication associated with pressure ulcers?
Decreased pain sensation
Which areas of the body are most susceptible to pressure ulcers?
Hips and spine
What is the purpose of using standardized risk assessment scales for pressure ulcers?
To identify patients at risk for developing pressure ulcers
What is the most common complication associated with pressure ulcers?
Infection
Which of the following is a consequence of immobility?
Pressure ulcers
What is the basic cause of pressure ulcers?
Immobilization
Which factor contributes the most to the development of pressure ulcers?
Pressure
Why is immobility an abnormal condition?
It causes pressure ulcers
Which of the following is a contributing cause of the development of pressure ulcers?
Decreased blood flow
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing pressure ulcers?
Increased pain perception
What happens to the skin as people age?
It becomes thinner and more fragile
What is a significant risk factor for the development of pressure ulcers?
Dehydration
Test your knowledge on the relationship between friction, immobility, and pressure ulcers in this insightful quiz. Learn about how movement and immobility impact the skin's vulnerability to friction and shear forces.
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