Multimorbidity

Question 1

risk factors for multimorbidity?

Answer 1

increasing age, female, low socioeconomic status, tobacco and alcohol use, lack of physical activity, poor nutrition and obesity

Question 2

frailty should be assessed via?

Answer 2

evaluation of gait, speed, self-reported health status PRISMA 7

Question 3

what scoring system is used to assess pressure areas?

Answer 3

waterlow- bmi, nutritional status, skin type mobility and continence

Question 4

grade 1 waterlow?

Answer 4

Non-blanchable erythema of intact skin. Discolouration of the skin, warmth, oedema, induration or hardness may also be used as indicators, particularly on individuals with darker skin

Question 5

grade 2 waterlow?

Answer 5

Partial thickness skin loss involving epidermis or dermis, or both. The
ulcer is superficial and presents clinically as an abrasion or blister

Question 6

grade 3 waterlow?

Answer 6

Full thickness skin loss involving damage to or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue that may extend down to, but not through, underlying fascia.

Question 7

stage 4 waterlow?

Answer 7

Extensive destruction, tissue necrosis, or damage to muscle, bone or
supporting structures with or without full thickness skin loss

Question 8

management of ulcers?

Answer 8

1. moist environment- hydrocolloid dressing and hydrogels
2. tissue viability nurse
3. surgical debridement for some