Question

A 16 Y/O female was admitted to the pediatric ICU with exacerbation of her cystic fibrosis. On day 3, she was transferred to the medical pediatric unit. The pressure injury survey was conducted on day 4 of hospitalization and the survey team saw a Stage 2 pressure injury under the oxygen tubing over the top of her left ear. Review of her hospital admission assessment record revealed intact, very dry skin with poor turgor. The skin assessment documented on arrival to the medical pediatric unit noted a Stage 1 pressure injury at this site. For the pressure injury survey, this would be reported as:
Please make a selection
a. A Community Acquired Pressure Injury
b. A Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury Only
c. A Hospital Acquired and Unit Acquired Pressure Injury

Answer 1

C. A Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury Only