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How would you classify a pressure injury/ulcer that is inside of the nares and caused by a nasal cannula?

Medical device–related PI, and do not stage

Unstageable

Mucosal membrane PI, and stage the ulcer.

Mucosal membrane PI, and specify partial- or full-thickness.

How are pressure injury/ulcer stages determined?

Color

Shape

Tissue level of destruction

Location

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for pressure injuries/ulcers?

Obesity

Frequent movements

Malnutrition

Altered mental status

What is the quickest time in which a pressure injury/ulcer can develop?

1-2 hours

4-6 hours

24 hours

What percentage of pressure injuries/ulcers are preventable?

100%

95%

90%

Which area of the body is NOT at risk for pressure injury/ulcer?

Heel

Elbow

Abdomen

Ear

What pressure injury/ulcer stage is full-thickness?

Stage 2

Unstageable

Stage 1

MASD

Donut or ring devices are helpful in preventing pressure injuries/ulcers.

True

False

How often should patients be assessed for pressure injury/ulcer risk? Choose all that apply.

Change in condition

As per physician order

On admission; then frequently

Which of the following individuals would be considered most “at risk” to develop a pressure injury/ulcer?

A 28-year-old patient with a fractured leg

An immobile 52-year-old man who has had a stroke

A physically active 90-year-old nursing home resident

None of the above

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Pressure Injury/Ulcer Prevention

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WoundSource Practice Accelerator:

Pressure Injury/Ulcer Prevention

Test your knowledge based on your learning from the materials provided in the WoundSource Practice Accelerator program on Pressure Injury/Ulcer Prevention