Question

a pressure (decubitus) ulcer that has a skin break through all layers of the skin is classified as stage ______.
○ i
○ ii
○ iii
○ iv

Explanation:

Pressure ulcer stages: Stage I - non - blanchable erythema; Stage II - partial - thickness skin loss; Stage III - full - thickness skin loss (through all skin layers); Stage IV - extends to muscle/bone. The ulcer here breaks through all skin layers, so it's Stage III.

Answer:

III