You have now completed the learning section of this module and should
now be able to:
To understand what is a pressure ulcer
To describe how pressure ulcers develop
To identify key risk factors
To be able to use the EPUAP grading tool
To carry out a skin assessment
To be able to assess a patient using Waterlow risk assessment tool
To be able to apply and document interventions to prevent pressure damage
using the Adult Body Mapping and Adult SSKIN Bundle pressure ulcer care
plan
There now follows a short quiz - the pass mark for this is 80%.
