Select the stage of a pressure ulcer that is accurately pair with its characteristics.
A- Stage I: Only slight blanching when pressure is applied to the skin.
B- Stage II: The epidermis and part of the dermis is damaged or lost.
C- Stage III: The wound has slough and eschar.
D- Stage IV: The loss of skin usually exposes some fat.
Correct Response: B
A Stage II pressure ulcer damages the epidermis and part of the dermis. A Stage I pressure ulcer remains intact and the skin doesn't briefly lighten or blanch when touched. A Stage III pressure ulcer is a deep wound that can expose some fat; and a Stage IV pressure ulcer exposes bone, muscle and tendons. It is also characterized with slough and eschar.
A- Stage I: Only slight blanching when pressure is applied to the skin.
B- Stage II: The epidermis and part of the dermis is damaged or lost.
C- Stage III: The wound has slough and eschar.
D- Stage IV: The loss of skin usually exposes some fat.
Correct Response: B
A Stage II pressure ulcer damages the epidermis and part of the dermis. A Stage I pressure ulcer remains intact and the skin doesn't briefly lighten or blanch when touched. A Stage III pressure ulcer is a deep wound that can expose some fat; and a Stage IV pressure ulcer exposes bone, muscle and tendons. It is also characterized with slough and eschar.
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