Preventing Pressure Injuries in Aged Care
Take the pressure off. Learn how to prevent and manage pressure injuries to improve the quality of life for older Australians in your care.
Description
Pressure injuries are a common occurrence in the elderly, especially those who are frail. Pressure injuries are potentially life threatening and decrease an older Australian's quality of life. Through the questions in this set, you will learn how to prevent and manage pressure injuries in older people.
Learning Objective
By the end of this question set, learners will be able to:
- Execute procedures for preventing pressure injuries.
- Implement strategies for managing pressure injuries.
Questions
- Existing pressure injury
- Treating based on risk
- Preventative steps
- Moving and repositioning
- Communicating their needs
- Signs of developing injury
- Skincare

Preventing Pressure Injuries in Aged Care
Take the pressure off. Learn how to prevent and manage pressure injuries to improve the quality of life for older Australians in your care.
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