Colorado CNA Practice Exam

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A pressure ulcer with partial-thickness skin loss that looks like a blister or shallow crater is a stage ______ pressure ulcer.

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A pressure ulcer with partial-thickness skin loss that looks like a blister or shallow crater is characteristic of a stage 2 pressure ulcer. In a stage 1 pressure ulcer, the skin is intact but may appear red or discolored. Stage 3 pressure ulcers involve full-thickness skin loss, extending into the subcutaneous tissue. Stage 4 pressure ulcers are the most severe, involving full-thickness skin loss with damage to muscle, bone, or supporting structures. Therefore, the correct answer is B - stage 2.

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