PRN 1032 Final Exam Study Guide-2024
Pressure ulcers - Answer- Often occurs due to immobility and shearing can also play a role Pressure ulcer risk factors - Answer- Moisture, Malnutrition and Alter sensory perception Interventions to prevent skin breakdown - Answer- Skin kept dry and clean, Avoid friction and shear, Positioning of the patient every 2 hours Cellulitis - Answer- Is a skin disorder caused by infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, usually caused by Staphylococcus. Fungal infections - Answer- Candidiasis is known to affect the mouth, esophagus and vagina, appearance is a yellow or white patches in the mouth. It causes itching and white discharge from vagina
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