Mrs. Banks has developed linear shallow erosions on her left arm. You notice she has long nails. The most appropriate term for these linear erosions is:

You have implemented hospital policies for the prevention and early management of skin maceration because you understand that excessive moisture is a risk factor for which of the following skin conditions?

An 80 y.o. female in a nursing home has an ulcer on the right trochanter that measures 6.5 x 3.5 cm with 25% eschar and 75% loose, stringy, slough. There is moderate exudate from the wound and the periwound skin is intact without erythema or induration. Of the following, which is the most expeditious form of debridement in the management of this pressure injury?

Mrs. White is an 85-year-old home care patient with a Stage 3 pressure injury on her right trochanter. Upon removal of a hydrocolloid dressing, you notice maceration around the wound. Of the following, the BEST intervention at this time is to:

You are caring for a patient with diabetes (A1C=11.0) and a non-healing stage 3 pressure injury. Which cells or enzymes is MOST likely impaired to promote granulation tissue?

Which of the following dressings would be MOST appropriate for a shallow, dry wound?

What type of tool would the nursing staff utilize in a comprehensive pressure injury prevention plan?

The prolonged presence of wound drainage or moisture on the periwound skin predisposes the skin to develop:

Which of the following conditions is likely to result in unreliable ABI (Ankle Brachial Index)  values?

Your patient with a full thickness wound eats one meal a day for the last month but weight is stable. Which serum prealbumin level provides evidence a registered dietician referral is needed?