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What is the most common cause of pressure ulcers?

Arterial occlusion

Prolonged pressure on soft tissues

Venous insufficiency

Bacterial infection

Which body site is most commonly affected by pressure ulcers?

Palms

Sacrum and Heels

Forearm

Scalp

Which stage of a pressure ulcer involves full-thickness tissue loss with bone, tendon, or muscle exposed?

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

Unstageable

Which tool is widely used to assess the risk of developing pressure ulcers?

Glasgow Coma Scale

Braden Scale

Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)

Wells Score

What is the first-line intervention to prevent pressure ulcers in at-risk patients?

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Frequent repositioning

Surgical debridement

Antibiotic therapy

Describe the four stages of pressure ulcer classification.

List three risk factors for developing pressure ulcers.

Explain the importance of offloading in pressure ulcer prevention and management.

Briefly describe how the Braden Scale is used in pressure ulcer risk assessment.

What wound care strategies are recommended for managing stage 2 pressure ulcers?

Case 1 Scenario: A 70-year-old male patient with limited mobility has developed a red area over the sacrum that does not blanch when pressed. He spends most of his time in bed due to a recent stroke. Tasks: What is the stage of the pressure ulcer? What preventive measures would you implement to prevent further progression? Outline your wound care plan for this patient.

Case 2 Scenario: A 68-year-old female nursing home resident presents with a pressure ulcer on her left heel. The ulcer shows slough tissue and a foul odor. The patient has a history of diabetes and peripheral artery disease. Tasks: What is the most appropriate method of debridement for this patient? Which additional assessments or diagnostics would you perform? What referrals and follow-up care are necessary for this patient?

Explain the importance of offloading in pressure ulcer prevention and management.

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