Decubitus Ulcers

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VN6 Quiz on Decubitus Ulcers, created by jenny_grice on 03/02/2014.
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Question 1

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Can they develop on boney prominences
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 2

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If they are laying on soiled bedding, is this more likely to cause an ulcer?
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 3

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How do you not prevent an ulcer?
Answer
  • • Massage
  • • padding on boney prominences such as elbows and ischial wings.
  • • using soft bedding with absorbable blankets
  • • Puppy Pads to help pad out the bedding

Question 4

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What do you not do too manage them
Answer
  • • Leave them to heal alone
  • • clip around the sore area
  • • apply protective barrier film

Question 5

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Is this an ulcer?
Answer
  • yes
  • No
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