01
Front
How does inability to reposition increase pressure injury risk?
Back
Inability to shift pressure independently can prolong pressure on vulnerable areas and increase risk.
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1 Pressure Injury Risk Factors Free Online FlashCards
Study 1 Pressure Injury Risk Factors with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
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02
Front
Why does reduced sensation increase pressure injury risk?
Back
A person may not notice pressure-related discomfort that would otherwise prompt a position change.
03
Front
How can peripheral arterial disease and low blood pressure affect risk?
Back
Peripheral arterial disease and low blood pressure can impair tissue perfusion and reduce tissue tolerance to pressure.
04
Front
How can poor nutritional intake affect pressure injury risk?
Back
Poor nutritional intake can increase pressure injury risk and may undermine tissue tolerance or healing.
05
Front
What does a history of pressure injury indicate?
Back
A previous pressure injury is a risk factor for another pressure injury.
06
Front
How can sedation increase pressure injury risk?
Back
Sedation may limit movement or a person's response to discomfort, increasing risk.
07
Front
How can cognitive impairment increase pressure injury risk?
Back
It may make it harder to recognize, communicate, or act on discomfort and repositioning needs.
08
Front
How can medical conditions increase pressure injury risk?
Back
Some medical conditions reduce tissue tolerance to pressure or impair healing, increasing risk.
09
Front
Why should pressure injury risk be assessed holistically?
Back
Several factors can interact, so assess the person's overall condition rather than focusing on one risk factor alone.
10
Front
What is the role of the Braden Scale?
Back
The Braden Scale can support assessment, but it does not replace clinical judgment.
11
Front
When should pressure injury risk be reassessed?
Back
Reassess risk when the person's clinical condition changes, including when mobility declines or sedating medication begins.
12
Front
Does intact skin mean a person has no pressure injury risk?
Back
No. Intact skin does not rule out pressure injury risk; risk assessment considers contributing factors before visible damage occurs.
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