Mobility LPN-RN Transition Course

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Mobility / LPN-RN Transition Course

Rehab Team (Ans- collaborative approach, patients are members of the team as well as family, doctors, OT, PT, and social workers.

PULSES

(Ans- Assessment of functional ability p- physical condition u- upper limb function l- lower limb function s- sensort e- bladder control s- supprt

risk factors for developing pressure ulcers (Ans- immobility, impaired sensory perception, decreased tissue perfusion, decreased nutritional status, friction and shear, increased moisture

assessment for the prevention of pressure ulcers (Ans- assessment of skin, evaluate mobility, evaluate circulatory status and neurological status, evaluate nutrition, broaden scale.

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Intervention to prevent pressure ulcer formation (Ans- relieve pressure, position patient reduction friction and shear, minimize moisture, improve mobility

stage 1 pressure ulcer (Ans- Non-blanchable erythema *remove pressure, prevent moisture, promote proper nutrition*

Stage 2 pressure ulcer (Ans- Partial thickness Partial thickness loss of dermis presenting as a shallow open ulcer with a red pink wound bed, without slough *clean with sterile saline poly dressing

stage 3 pressure ulcer (Ans- full thickness skin loss Full thickness tissue loss. Subcutaneous fat may be visible but bone, tendon or muscle are not exposed.*debide, wet to damp dressing, possible surgical debridement

Stage 4 pressure ulcer (Ans- Full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon or muscle.Slough or eschar may be present.*surgical debridement maybe needed

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