NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
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It is a hospital standard
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They can lead to contractures
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They can lead to decubitus ulcers
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They can trap microbes and cause infection
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Detailed explanation-1: -Friction causes bed sores when the skin is rubbed over bed linens or clothing. Wrinkles in sheets, shirts, or stockings may also cause friction. Shearing causes bed sores when the bony areas of the body (ankles, hips, tailbone, and others) are pressed into the soft tissues during movement.
Detailed explanation-2: -They are caused when an area of skin is placed under pressure. They are sometimes known as “bedsores” or “pressure sores". Pressure ulcers can range in severity from patches of discoloured skin to open wounds that expose the underlying bone or muscle.
Detailed explanation-3: -(deh-KYOO-bih-tus UL-ser) Damage to an area of the skin caused by constant pressure on the area for a long time. This pressure can lessen blood flow to the affected area, which may lead to tissue damage and tissue death.
Detailed explanation-4: -change position and keep moving as much as possible. stand up to relieve pressure if you can. ask your carer to reposition you regularly if you can’t move. change position at least every 2 hours. use special pressure relieving mattresses and cushions. More items