Wound Care 2024 Study Guide Questions and Correct Answers

A wound is a_____ Ans--disruption of the integrity and function of tissues in the body pressure ulcers are usually located where? Ans--over bony prominences To get more questions with correct answers email . We also provide Test banks and other E books to students Ans-- Types of wounds Ans--surgical, pressure, trauma, burns pressure ulcers Ans--a wound caused by unrelieved pressure resulting in damage to underlying tissue. pressure ulcers may be caused by____ Ans--braces, casts or splints risk factors for pressure ulcers Ans--age- more common in elders r/t changes in skin and decreased immunity, delayed healing chronic illness-diabetes, anemia vascular disease cause tissue changes incontinence- local irritation, maceration from prolonged contact and secondary infections from irritated or open skin diminished level of consciousness- inability to feel or interpret pressure or pain activity and mobility alterations alterations in nutrition and hyd