PRN1032 Client-Centered Care I Final Exam 2026/2027 |
Questions with Verified Answers and Detailed Rationales
Grade A | Rasmussen University
Question 1
What often causes pressure ulcers?
A. Excessive bathing and moisturizing
B. Immobility, with shearing also playing a role
C. High protein diet
D. Frequent position changes
Correct Answer: B. Immobility, with shearing also playing a role
Rationale: Pressure ulcers often occur due to immobility, which leads to prolonged
pressure on tissues. Shearing forces can also contribute to tissue damage.
Question 2
What are risk factors for pressure ulcers? (Select all that apply.)
A. Moisture
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B. Malnutrition
C. Altered sensory perception
D. Regular exercise
E. Adequate hydration
Correct Answer: A. Moisture, B. Malnutrition, C. Altered sensory perception
Rationale: Risk factors for pressure ulcers include moisture (from incontinence or
sweating), malnutrition (impaired tissue repair), and altered sensory perception
(inability to feel pressure).
Question 3
What are interventions to prevent skin breakdown? (Select all that apply.)
A. Keep skin dry and clean
B. Avoid friction and shear
C. Position the patient every 2 hours
D. Apply alcohol to bony prominences
E. Massage reddened areas vigorously
Correct Answer: A. Keep skin dry and clean, B. Avoid friction and shear, C.
Position the patient every 2 hours
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Rationale: Prevention of skin breakdown includes keeping skin clean and dry,
avoiding friction and shear forces, and repositioning patients at least every 2 hours.
Question 4
What is cellulitis?
A. A fungal infection of the skin
B. A skin disorder caused by infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue,
usually caused by Staphylococcus
C. An autoimmune skin disorder
D. A viral skin infection
Correct Answer: B. A skin disorder caused by infection of the dermis and
subcutaneous tissue, usually caused by Staphylococcus
Rationale: Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue,
commonly caused by Staphylococcus or Streptococcus.
Question 5
What are characteristics of candidiasis (fungal infection)? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Affects the mouth, esophagus, and vagina
B. Yellow or white patches in the mouth