Pressure Ulcers

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Across

2. What causes a bedsore?

3. What risk factor related to inactivity increases the risk of developing pressure ulcers?

4. What risk factor related to elimination increases the risk of developing pressure ulcers?

6. What stage presents signs of full thickness tissue loss?

8. What is the name of the scale used in determining friction & shear?

9. What can be added to the skin to prevent pressure ulcers?

10. True or False? Diabetes may increase the chance of pressure ulcers.

11. What should never be done in order to prevent pressure ulcers?

13. What is the best way to prevent pressure ulcers?

Down

1. What is present in stage 3?

5. What color is seen when deep tissue injury is suspected?

7. What is another name for a pressure ulcer obtained while laying down?

12. What stage shows partial thickness redness?

14. What stage shows non-blanchable erythema?

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