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bclement10 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

All clients must be evaluated for the risk of developing pressure ulcers or skin breakdown on admission and regularly thereafter according to the facility protocol. Several methods are used to predict the possibility of pressure ulcer development.

What measurements are included as part of the Braden Scale? 1 . Pressure intensity
2 . Sensory perception
3 . Moisture level
4 . Activity
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4

Question 2

The student nurse is thinking of specializing in home healthcare. Which of the following describes a trend in this field of nursing?

A) Home care is one of the fastest-growing fields in nursing today.
B) In 2008, there were more than 900 Medicare-certified home health agencies in the United States.
C) In 2006, more than 1 million clients were served, by nearly 104 million home visits.
D) Only hospital healthcare employment is expanding faster than home care employment.

cdmart10 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
The Braden scale considers the two primary etiologic factors of pressure ulcer development intensity and duration of pressure. The factors considered include sensory perception, moisture level, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Home care continues to be one of the fastest-growing fields in nursing today. According to U.S. Government data in 2008, there were more than 9,000 Medicare-certified home health agencies in the United States. In 2006, more than 3 million clients were served, with nearly 104 million home visits made. The annual employment growth rate of home care is greater than that for the healthcare industry overall. Hospital employment is expanding the least.