Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Pressure Ulcer Prevention Quiz
Test your knowledge on pressure ulcer prevention, a crucial topic for healthcare professionals and caregivers. This quiz covers critical statistics, definitions, and best practices related to pressure ulcer management.
- 22 engaging questions
- Multiple choice and checkbox formats
- Enhance your understanding of pressure ulcers
What percentage of patients admitted to hospital in the UK sustain a pressure injury?
2 - 8%
14%
4 - 10%
25%
15 - 20%
The annual cost of managing pressure ulcers in the UK is...
£1.8 Billion
£2.1 Billion
£500 Million
£10 Billion
£2.4 Billion
According to NHS Improvement and NICE guidelines, what percentage of pressure ulcers are considered avoidable?
10%
40%
80%
85%
95%
The uppermost section of skin is called the...(select from the list)
EPUAP define a pressure ulcer as a localised injury to skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with what?
Friction
Moisture
Shear
Infection
Malnutrition
What category of pressure injury is pictured here?
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Ungradable
Deep Tissue Injury
What category of pressure injury is pictured here?
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Ungradable
Deep Tissue Injury
What category of pressure injury is pictured here?
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Ungradable
Deep Tissue Injury
What category of pressure injury is pictured here?
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Ungradable
Deep Tissue Injury
What category of pressure injury is pictured here?
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Ungradable
Deep Tissue Injury
If pressure is not relieved, how long can it take for a pressure injury to develop?
20 minutes
1 hour
2 hours
4 hours
45 minutes
Select five correct predisposing factors from the list below that may contribute to pressure ulcer development
Malnutrition
Venous hypertension
Chronic kidney disease
Smoking
Reduced mobility
Psoriasis
Cancer
Diabetes
Hypertension
The three common forces that are considered extrinsic factors for pressure injury development are...
Gravitational
Pressure
Shear
Centrifugal
Universal
Kinetic
Friction
The development of pressure ulcers is due to compression of blood vessels causing what to happen?
Fibrosis
Hypertension
Oedema
Ischaemia
Bruising
Individuals who spend long periods of time sitting in chairs or wheelchairs without pressure relief are at greater risk than those who are lying down. Explain why.
The body mass is distributed over a smaller area of tissue
The chair is too big
The body mass is greater than the gravitation force
The body mass is distributed over a larger area of tissue
The centre of gravity is distributed over a smaller area of tissue
The SSKIN model is a reminder for carers on the correct actions to take in the prevention of pressure injury. Select the five correct priorities that the acronym SSKIN refers to...
Sterile dressings
Skin inspection
Keep moving
Intrinsic factors
Incontinence / moisture
Surface
New position
Keep straight
Nutrition
Sleep
Independence
Negative pressure
After moving into a nursing home, a pressure ulcer risk assessment should be completed and documented by a registered healthcare professional within...
2 hours
1 week
6 days
6 hours
2 days
6 weeks
What is the term used to explain the rubbing of the skin against a resistant object?
Shear
Abrasion
Chafing
Friction
Excoriation
What tool has been developed by NHS Improvement to measure pressure ulcer prevalence?
The SSKIN Model
The Safety Thermometer
The Safety Barometer
The aSSKINg Model
NICE Guidelines
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