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Pressure Ulcer? -:- localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear. Pressure -:- the force per unit surface area that is applied vertically or perpendicular to the surface of the skin. It deforms underlying tissue and compresses small blood vessels hindering blood flow and nutrient supply. Tissues become ischemic and are damaged or die. ischemic -:- Disruption of the blood supp...

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Reposition Seated Patients - ️️Patients should be seated in a way that minimizes pressure and prevents sliding and shear Limit the time the patient spends seated in a chair Patients who can reposition themselves should be taught to weight shift every 15 minutes for approximately 2 minutes Push-up weight shifts, forward-lean weight shifts, and side-lean weight shifts can be used Patients who cannot reposition themselves should be repositioned at least every hour by a caregiver Use a ...

foot wounds -:- any wound involving the hoof of the animal. Wound can include punctures, lacerations, incised or avulsion Incised wound -:- a clean cut make by a sharp knife, razor or other object. Different from laceration because cut is neat and clean puncture wounds -:- a piercing from an object creating a hole Contusions -:- injury to the muscle or bone from a blow or hard bump. Underlying tissues and blood vessels are damaged or broken ex. bruise 2 | P a g e | G r a d ...

A 69 Y/O female with a right hip fracture was admitted to the orthopedic unit from the emergency department shortly after falling in her yard. Thirty-two hours later she underwent surgery to repair the hip and returned to the orthopedic unit post operatively. The pressure injury survey was conducted on day 4 of hospitalization and the survey team saw a Stage 2 pressure injury over the coccyx.Review of her hospital admission assessment record revealed incomplete assessment of this area due t...

MODULE 3 & 4 NDNQI PRESSURE INJURY TRAINING

Stage 3 Pressure Injury - ️️Full thickness loss of skin, adipose (fat) is visible in the ulcer and granulation tissue and epibole (rolled wound edges) are often present. Slough and/or eschar may be visible. The depth of tissue damage varies by anatomical location; areas of significant adiposity can develop deep wounds. Undermining and tunneling may occur. Fascia, muscle, tendon, ligament, cartilage or bone is not exposed. Pressure - ️️Pressure is the force (per unit area) exerted ...

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NDNQI- Pressure Ulcer Modules questions with complete solutions