Pressure ulcers - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

wound certification exam Questions with verified Answers what are 6 risk factor components of Braden Scale for pressure ulcer? What is the name of the organization that developed the pressure ulcer staging? pathological effect of excessive pressure on soft tissue can be attributed by 3 factors? what are they? what are the extrinsic factors that impact pressure ulcers? how does friction play a role in shearing which eventually leads to pressure ulcer? what are the intrisinc factors of pr...

A. Cardiac dysrhythmias - Answer-A patient with a history of drug abuse and nasal ulcers is received in the PACU. The perianesthesia nurse monitors this patient closely for: A. Cardiac dysrhythmias B. Apnea C. Postural hypotension D. Somnolence D. Delay instructions until a certified interpreter can be located - Answer-A Spanish-speaking patient arrives for a pre-operative admission interview accompanied by a bilingual companion. The patient understands English but speaks only Spanish. ...

ATI PN Management Online Practice 2023 B, Answers Explained-The nurse is using a forced air warmer for a surgical patient preoperatively. Which goals are the nurse trying to achieve? (Select all that apply.) a. Induce shivering. b. Reduce blood loss. c. Induce pressure ulcers. d. Reduce cardiacarrests. e.Reduce surgical site infection. - b. Reduce blood loss d. reduce cardiac arrests e. reduce surgical site infection Evidence suggests that pre-warming for a minimum of 30 minutes ...

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cna final exam review 100 questions (Answered 100% Correctly) cna final exam review 100 questions (Answered 100% Correctly) What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-free? To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure ulcers What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? Prosthesis Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called Range of motion Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown? Unfasten gow...

ATI PN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT PROCTORED EXAM 2020 | Verified 100% ATI PN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT PROCTORED EXAM 2020 1. The nurse is participating in a <time-out.= In which activities will the nurse be involved? (Select all that apply.) a. Verify the correct site. b. Verify the correct patient. c. Verify the correct procedure. d. Perform <time-out= after surgery. e. Perform the actual marking of the operative site. ANS: A, B, C A time-out is performed just before starting...

Hesi Fundamentals Practice Exam ACTUAL EXAM LATEST EXAMS TEST BANK ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ Which food should the practical nurse (PN) recommend to a client as a source of complete protein? A. Oats B. Eggs C. Lentils D. Peanuts - CORRECT ANSWER B. Eggs Sources of complete protein are animal based The practical nurse (PN) identifies several findings in an older female who is on prolonged bed r...

Table of Contents UNIT ONE: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE 1. Principles of Primary Care of Older Adults 2. Interprofessional Team Care 3. Assessment 4. Wellness and Prevention 5. Advanced Cultural Competency in Caring for Geriatric Patients 6. Appropriate Prescribing 7. Ethics 8. Financing and Organization of Health Care 9. Billing and Coding 10. Hospital Care 11. Long-Term Care 12. Home Care 13. Rehabilitation 14. Palliative Care UNIT TWO: GERIATRIC SYNDROMES AND COMMON SPECIAL PROBLEMS 15. Emergency...

NR302 Final Comprehensive Exam Questions and Answers 2024 Graded A. 1. While making rounds, the nurse finds a patient on the floor in the hall. Which should be the nurse's initial response? a. Inspect the patient for injury b. Transfer the patient back to bed c. Move the patient to the closest chair d. Report the patient's condition to the nurse manager - ANSWER>>a 2. Which should the nurse do to avoid patient accidents? a. Provide a cane for walking if the patient is weak b. De...