Wound Care Certification Pressure Injury Prevention Flashcards
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A patient has a pressure injury over the ischial tuberosity. Which sitting position places LEAST pressure on this anatomical site?
Answer: Leaning forward with weight distributed to thighs
Leaning forward redistributes weight from the ischial tuberosities to the thighs, significantly reducing focal pressure on this site.
Which laboratory finding is MOST strongly associated with impaired pressure injury healing?
Answer: Hemoglobin A1c of 9.8%
Poorly controlled diabetes (HbA1c ≥9%) impairs immune function, collagen synthesis, and microvascular circulation, significantly hindering wound healing.
A patient develops a new pressure injury despite being on a pressure-redistribution mattress. What is the FIRST action the wound care nurse should take?
Answer: Reassess the patient's risk factors and current prevention protocol
Reassessing the patient's risk factors and current prevention protocol identifies gaps and guides revision of the care plan.
Which heel offloading device is considered the GOLD STANDARD for preventing heel pressure injuries in immobile patients?
Answer: Foam heel elevator boot
Foam heel elevator boots that offload the entire heel by suspending it are the gold standard for heel pressure injury prevention in immobile patients.
Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) differs from a Stage 2 pressure injury primarily because IAD:
Answer: Results from chemical irritation rather than pressure or shear
IAD is caused by prolonged skin exposure to urine or feces, not mechanical pressure or shear forces that cause pressure injuries.
A bariatric patient (350 kg) requires repositioning every 2 hours. Which resource is MOST essential to ensure safe repositioning AND pressure injury prevention?
Answer: Bariatric-rated friction-reducing repositioning aids and adequate staff
Bariatric patients require weight-rated repositioning equipment and sufficient staff to safely redistribute pressure without injury to patient or staff.
What is the PRIMARY purpose of a structured skin inspection protocol performed every shift in a hospital setting?
Answer: To detect early signs of pressure injury before they progress
Regular structured skin inspection enables early identification of pressure injury signs, allowing timely intervention before wounds progress to deeper stages.