pressure injuries and skin tears Flashcards

1
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friction

A

mechanical force exerted when two surfaces move against another

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2
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shear

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stress resulting form applied forces which cause two objects to deform in transverse plane
-involves friction and gravity
-body layers laterally shifted in relation to eachother

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3
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what is braden scale scored on

A

1-3 or 1-4
-sensory
-moisture
-actiivty
-mobility
-nutrition
-friction and shear

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