Assessment 1, task 3

Question 1

First sentences should include…

Answer 1

The grade, if there has been any documentation

Question 2

First paragraph, if the grade is 3? What is the problem

Answer 2

Neglect as there would have been evidence of a grad 1/2, bad practice, investigate why it was noticed

Question 3

First paragraph, If theres no documentation

Answer 3

e.g waterlow, braden, why? this will identify if they have any high risk factors that increase their likelihood of developing pressure wounds and allow interventions to be put in place to stop them

Question 4

High risk factor- Mobilising

Answer 4

limited mobility, more pressure on body
repose chart, as bed bound, cannot move themselves

Question 5

high risk factor- allergies

Answer 5

If wound becomes infected/painful. affects what pain relief/antibiotics can be given, dressings
consequences anaphylactic shock

Question 6

high risk factor- medication

Answer 6

some meds affect the healing process and skin integrity e.g chemo, anticoagulants

Question 7

high risk factor- nutritional status

Answer 7

malnourished- missing key nutrients which help wound healing, thinner skin, wounds appear quicker, deterioate quicker

Question 8

high risk factor- diabetes

Answer 8

poor circulation, high blood sugar - slower healing

Question 9

referrals

Answer 9

safeguarding, tvn, pain management

Question 10

why refer to safeguarding

Answer 10

why was a skin assessment not filled out
prevent it from happening again and to others
form of neglect

Question 11

ending should include

Answer 11

duty of candour
confidentiality
NHS values
ethics