IHI PS 204 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUIESTIONS 2024.

IHI PS 204 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUIESTIONS 2024. At any given moment, approximately what proportion of US hospital patients has a pressure ulcer? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 in 6 Pressure ulcers are classified into stages. Which stage is the most severe? - CORRECT ANSWER Stage IV Which of the following statements is TRUE: - CORRECT ANSWER Muscles and subcutaneous tissues are more susceptible to pressure ulcers than outer layers of skin. The first patient you see is a 70-year-old male who has been immobile for several days as he recovers from open heart surgery. He has a history of poor circulation due to his heart condition, which is creating fluid overload and delaying his recovery. As of late, he has not been eating well, especially since the operation. Because of his age, condition, and nutritional status, you are keeping a sharp eye out for any signs of pressure ulcer development, looking especially closely at his: - CORRECT ANSWER Heels and elbows The second patient you see is a young woman who is finally recovering from a severe infection after almost a week in the hospital. You are helping her out of bed to use the bathroom when you notice a red area on her back that you haven't seen before. The skin is not broken, but the patient says the area is slightly painful. You ask permission to touch the area and note that it does not turn white. What stage pressure ulcer do you suspect this is? - CORRECT ANSWER Stage I What is the most widely used assessment tool for identifying pressure ulcer risk? - CORRECT ANSWER Braden Scale