What are the components of pressure injury prevention?

• A. Assessment, repositioning, sacral and heel protection.
• B. Only frequent turning
• C. Use of antibiotics
• D. Surgical debridement

Answer: (A)

Preventing pressure injuries hinges on identifying risk, reducing how long muscle and skin bear weight in one spot, and shielding vulnerable areas from ongoing pressure. An initial assessment helps spot who is at risk and what skin or nutritional factors are present, so a proactive plan can be put in place. Repositioning redistributes pressure away from bony prominences and helps maintain good tissue perfusion, while protecting the sacrum and heels addresses the spots most prone to breakdown by using appropriate surfaces, padding, and devices.

Frequent turning is part of prevention but isn’t enough on its own without ongoing risk assessment and targeted protection. Antibiotics are not used to prevent injuries; they treat infection. Surgical debridement is a treatment for wounds that already exist, not a preventive measure.