First Aid - Pressure Sore - Study #1

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First Aid - Pressure/Bed Sore - Study #1 Online Dictionary

Q1) Define what a pressure sore is?

Is an area of skin that breaks down when you stay in one position for too long without shifting your weight.

Q2) The constant pressure against the skin reduces the blood supply to that area, and the affected tissue __?__.

dies

Q3) A pressure ulcer starts as reddened skin but gets progressively worse, forming a blister, then an open sore, and finally a __?__.

crater

Q4) Once a pressure ulcer is identified, name the steps that must be taken immediately?

1) Relieve the pressure on that area. (no weight)
2) Generally, pressure ulcers are rinsed with a salt-water rinse to remove loose, dead tissue.
3) New medicines that promote skin healing are now available and may be prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist.
4) The sore should be covered with special gauze dressing made for pressure ulcers.
5) If possible, take the bandage off periodically and allow sore to air.
6) Change the bandage daily.
7) Protect the area by using pillows, special foam cushions, and sheepskin to reduce the pressure.
8) Resolve any incontinence issues that may be contributing to the creation of sores.
9) If sore is getting larger or infection has set in (fever) go to hospital/emergency.

Q5) Do NOT massage the area of the ulcer. True or False?

True

Q6) Keep skin clean and dry. Persons with incontinence need to take extra steps to limit moisture. Incontinence means?

loss of bowel and bladder control - keep the skin clean and free of body fluids or feces. (constantly monitor)

Q7) Take immediate action, upon the first sign of a skin break-down. (redness of skin) True or False?

True

Q8) A pressure sore can be fatal. True or False?

True: because of infection.

Q9) An unconcious or immobilized first aid casuality is at risk of obtaining a pressure sore. True or False.

True: be sure to monitor and shift weight.

Q10) Minor pressure sores will heal within 30 to 60 days, more severe may take ___?__.

months to years.