Question

al medical assistant / quiz: lesson 7 - geriatric assisting question 1 what is the name of the condition when a sore has developed over a bony prominence when the patient is bedridden? select one: a. edema b: decubitus ulcer c. shingles d. none of the above

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Edema is swelling due to fluid retention, not a sore over a bony prominence.
• Option b: Decubitus ulcer (also known as a pressure ulcer or bedsore) develops over bony prominences in bedridden patients due to prolonged pressure, matching the description.
• Option c: Shingles is a viral infection causing a painful rash, unrelated to bedridden sores.
• Option d: Since option b is correct, this is invalid.

Answer:

b. Decubitus ulcer