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The Aging Skin: Three Extrinsic Factors of Wound Development, in Partnership with The Permobil Academy

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1.  An extrinsic factor of wound development includes all the following EXCEPT: Shear Pressure Obesity Microclimate

2.  _________ are points under bony prominences that lead to areas of skin breakdown without the appropriate cushion or pressure relieving techniques. Peak pressures Moles Hot spots Bruises

3.  The principle in which a material allows the body to “sink” into it and provide some pressure redistribution. Offloading Transmission Envelopment Immersion

4.  Adding contours to a cushion helps _____ pressure from a small surface area to a greater surface area that can withstand peak pressures. Offload Immerse Envelop Increase

5.  Which contour could be added to a cushion to align the lower extremities and prevent abduction and external rotation for maximal femoral loading? Deep posterior pelvic well Lateral tapered adductors Medial abductors None of the above

6.  Shear is a combination of downward pressure and _______? Static friction Moisture Heat None of the above

7.  Which of the following are common areas of skin breakdown? Ischial tuberosity Sacrum Spinous process All of the above

8.  Shear can be called the “silent” extrinsic factor because: It forms from the inside and expands outward to the surface of the skin. Reddening of the skin rarely accompanies it It goes undetected since it occurs in the deeper layers of the skin. All of the above

9.  Microclimate is created due to excessive heat and moisture from: Sweat Incontinence Drainage from wounds All of the above

10.  Microclimate is controlled at the _______. Seat surface Through dieting By dressing the client in non-breathable clothing It can't be controlled