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How Much Do You Know About Pressure Injury Prevention?
How Much Do You Know About Pressure Injury Prevention?
<section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>TRUE or FALSE? Pressure injuries can occur in any setting, including hospitals, long-term care, and at home.</h3><ul><li>True</li><li>False</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>TRUE or FALSE? All pressure injuries present with obvious visual markers, including discoloration of the skin and open ulcers or blisters.</h3><ul><li>True</li><li>False</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Which of the following is NOT a parameter that must be evaluated during a comprehensive skin assessment aimed at pressure injuries?</h3><ul><li>Skin temperature</li><li>Skin response to UV exposure</li><li>Skin moisture</li><li>Skin integrity</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>According to the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel Staging System, a presentation of full-thickness tissue loss with evident subcutaneous fat but no exposed fascia, muscle, tendon, ligament, cartilage, or bone would be classified as what stage of pressure injury?</h3><ul><li>Stage 1</li><li>Stage 2</li><li>Stage 3</li><li>Stage 4</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Which of the following is considered a cornerstone in pressure injury treatment?</h3><ul><li>Position changes</li><li>Pressure redistribution</li><li>Minimizing friction/shearing</li><li>All of the above</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>According to authors of a recent scoping review in the International Wound Journal, education on pressure injury prevention aimed at patients and their caregivers should include all of the following characteristics, EXCEPT:</h3><ul><li>Beginning at the acute care level after a PI has been identified</li><li>Providing continuous support over an extended period of time</li><li>Taking into account the literacy and cognition status of the patient and/or caregiver</li><li>Considering any cultural needs that may impact implementation</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Which of the following is NOT considered a key facet of skin microclimate?</h3><ul><li>Temperature</li><li>Moisture (Humidity)</li><li>Rate of repositioning</li><li>Air flow</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Which of the following are possible steps to address microclimate challenges in pressure injury prevention?</h3><ul><li>Skin cleansing with a pH-balanced cleanser</li><li>Appropriate management of incontinence-related moisture</li><li>Surfaces that allow good air flow</li><li>All of the above</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>TRUE or FALSE? A thorough visual skin assessment is adequate for identifying pressure injuries in all patients.</h3><ul><li>True</li><li>False</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Which of the following can lead to better rates of early detection of pressure injuries in patients with darker skin?</h3><ul><li>Changes at the education level to raise health care professionals’ awareness of the need for more in-depth assessment</li><li>Proper lighting in the exam room, including natural light and tangential lighting, when performing a comprehensive skin evaluation</li><li>Use of advanced technologies, such as thermography or subepidermal moisture measurement</li><li>All of the above</li></ul></section>
