5. 6. F. Regarding Decubitus Ulcers, answer the following: List the following 4
ID: 3506355 • Letter: 5
Question
5. 6. F. Regarding Decubitus Ulcers, answer the following: List the following 4 factors causing decubiti in order of occurrence (all or none for 2 pts) Hypoxia, Necrosis, Blood Vessel Compression, Pressure over Bony Area What does hypoxia mean? Using anatomical terminology, list 3 specific locations on the body at risk for their formation. .List 4 different risk factors for decubiti formation with one example/explanation for each factor. State 2 ways to prevent these ulcers: .Which stage involves cell death in the epidermis and dermis?Explanation / Answer
ans 1.order of occurence
1.pressure overbony area
2.blood vessel compression
3.hypoxia
4.necrosis
ans2.hypoxia means reduced blood( oxygen ) supply to tissue
ans3.risk positions sacrum,coccyx,hips,elbow
ans4.risk factors
a.immobility - in coma and neural disease
b.diabetes mellitus
c.perepheral vascular disaeases
d.age above 70
ans5.prevention
a.reistributing pressure
b.support surface
ans6.necrosis involves cell death.