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1. Describe how the body responds to heat.

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1. List indications for the use of heat therapy.

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1. Define a pressure ulcer and provide a visual representation of your choice, such as a drawing, GIF, or picture.

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1. What is the purpose of using a wound drain?

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1. Define Unstageable Pressure Ulcer

2. Provide an example of DTI (i.e., drawing, GIF, picture, etc.

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1. Define Deep Tissue Injury.

2. Provide an example of DTI (i.e., drawing, GIF, picture, etc.)

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1. Define Friction

2. Provide an example of Friction (i.e., drawing, GIF, picture, etc.

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1. Define a Stage 1 pressure ulcer and provide an image of one.

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1. List indications for the use of cold therapy.

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They protect the wound from further injury , infection , and contamination.

1. What is the purpose of using a dressing?

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Use the Braden Skin Score Prediction for Pressure Ulcer Risk to answer this case study.

Mrs. Kirk, 78, is admitted with confusion, fever, and pneumonia.  In the morning report, the nurse states Mrs. Kirk is lethargic and incontinent.  Is the client at risk for a pressure ulcer?  If so, what preventive measures should the healthcare provider use?

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1. Define a Stage 2 pressure ulcer and provide an image of one.

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Use the Braden Skin Score Prediction for Pressure Ulcer Risk to answer this case study.

Mrs. White, 66, has just been admitted to the unit for right-sided weakness to rule out a stroke.  She is 5”4” and 240 lbs.  The physician orders tube-feeding and elevating the bed to 45º.  Is Mrs. White at risk for a pressure ulcer?  If so, what preventive measures should the healthcare provider use?

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1. List ways to secure dressings.

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1. Define a Stage III pressure ulcer and provide an image of it.

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1. List complications that may occur with the use of cold therapy.

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Use the Braden Skin Score Prediction for Pressure Ulcer Risk to answer this case study.

1. Mrs. Garcia has been admitted to the unit for a right hip fracture. She is 4’8'' and 120 lbs. She has been confused since receiving the anesthesia to repair the fracture one day ago. Mrs. Garcia is on bedrest and is incontinent of urine and stool. Her appetite consists of Ensure oral supplements and apple sauce at each meal.

2. Is Mrs. Garcia at risk for a pressure ulcer? If so, what preventative measures should the healthcare provider use?

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65 year old Hispanic female 4'8" 120 pounds 

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1. What types of dressings can be used to treat pressure ulcers?

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1. What are the characteristics of normal skin?

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1. Define Pressure

2. Provide an example of Pressure (i.e., drawing, GIF, picture, etc.

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1. Define Shearing

2. Provide an example of shearing (i.e., drawing, GIF, picture, etc.

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1. Define a Stage IV pressure ulcer and provide an image of one.

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Please provide the name of the item shown above, along with its intended use.

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1. Define Maceration

2. Provide an example of maceration (i.e., drawing, GIF, picture, etc.

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1. How do the combined risk factors of pressure, friction, shear, and maceration contribute to the development of a pressure ulcer?

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1. What are some interventions for preventing pressure ulcers that specifically address pressure, friction, shear, and maceration?

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1. How does the body respond to cold therapy?

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1. List complications that may occur with heat therapy.

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List the function of the Integumentary System and provide a picture.

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1. How should a patient with a pressure ulcer be positioned when repositioning? How frequently should repositioning take place?

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1. Name three types of drains and provide a picture of each one.

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1. Identify the different types of dressings and outline their appropriate uses.

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1. Explain each of the wound exudate drainages and provide a picture.