Pressure Injury Prevention Crossword

60000 as a result of pressure injuries each year
17000 related to pressure injuries each year
Intact or non-intact skin with localized area of persistent, non-blanchable deep red, maroon, purple discoloration or epidermal separation revealing a dark wound bed or blood filled blister
Methods for identifying individuals who are susceptible to pressure injuries
Scale widely used for pressure injury risk assessment that does not address preoperative-specific factors
Scale developed to help preoperative RNs identify surgical patients at risk for pressure injury
Tool developed to help preoperative RNs identify surgical patients at risk for pressure injury
Element of preoperative risk assessment reflected in both young and old patients
When inadequate, the risk for tissue damage, delayed wound healing, sepsis, and wound infection is increased
Patients with low levels are at risk for pressure injury
When present, the risk for pressure injury is increased due to reduced tissue perfusion and oxygenation
Alterations in color, moisture, texture, mobility, and turgor may lead to the development of a pressure injury
Patients with higher scores are at increased risk for pressure injury
Patients with both high and low scores are at risk for pressure injury
Occurs as a result of intense and/or prolonged pressure