Ulcers

Question 1

Pressure ulcer stages

Answer 1

1= non blanchable
2 = pink/red would
3 = fat
4 = bone, tendon, muscles
Unstable = covered with slough or Eshcar

Question 2

Arterial wounds

Answer 2

Lat malle
Thin, shiny, yellow
Severe pain with elevation
Smooth edges, deep

Question 3

Arterial wounds intermittent claudication grades

Answer 3

1 = mild discomfort
2 = mod pain
3 = intense
4 = excruciating

Question 4

Venous wounds

Answer 4

Medial aspect of ankle
Flaking, brownish
V = close to W for WET
Mild pain
Elevation helps
Irregular and shallow