Asked by Andrew Pascual on Jun 20, 2024
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Which factor contributes to pressure injury formation when patient's body slides downward to the foot of the bed?
A) Momentum
B) Acceleration
C) Applied force
D) Shearing force
Shearing Force
A stress or force that causes layers of a material to slide past each other, typically leading to deformation or damage.
Pressure Injury
Damage to the skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure, often occurring in bedridden or immobile individuals.
- Understand the mechanisms and prevention strategies for pressure injuries.
Verified Answer
VL
Vidisha LuharJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Shear is the force exerted against the skin while the skin remains stationary and the bony structures move.For example,when the head of the bed is elevated,gravity causes the bony skeleton to pull toward the foot of the bed,while the skin remains against the sheets.An applied force is the movement of one object as the result of another object acting upon it.Momentum is the force of an object as it moves forward.Acceleration is increased speed of an object as it moves.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the mechanisms and prevention strategies for pressure injuries.