wound types

Question 1

list 5 high risk patient groups for pressure injuries

Answer 1

reduced mobility
sensory impairment
vascular disease
age extremes
obesity

Question 2

list 5 common sites for pressure injuries

Answer 2

back of the head
scapula
elbows
sacrum
calves

Question 3

pressure pneumonic

Answer 3

Promote awareness and prevent incidence
Risk assesment
Education
Social
Skin assesment
Understand
Recognise complications
Exudate management

Question 4

How are DFU managed

Answer 4

Relief or pressure and protect ulcer
Restoration of tissue perfusion
Treatment of infection
Metabolic control
Local ulcer care
Education