Braden Scale High Risk threshold for pressure ulcers?

Braden Scale High Risk threshold for pressure ulcers?

• A. 14 or less
• B. 10 or less
• C. 13 or less
• D. 12 or less

Answer: (D)

The Braden Scale measures pressure ulcer risk by scoring six domains (sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear). The total ranges from 6 to 23, with lower scores showing greater vulnerability. A cutoff of 12 or less is used to flag high risk because those scores reflect substantial limitations across multiple areas, indicating a strong need for aggressive prevention measures such as turning the patient frequently, using pressure-relieving surfaces, careful skin care, and attention to nutrition and moisture. Scores above 12 suggest moderate to mild risk, guiding less intensive prevention.

The Braden Scale measures pressure ulcer risk by scoring six domains (sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear). The total ranges from 6 to 23, with lower scores showing greater vulnerability. A cutoff of 12 or less is used to flag high risk because those scores reflect substantial limitations across multiple areas, indicating a strong need for aggressive prevention measures such as turning the patient frequently, using pressure-relieving surfaces, careful skin care, and attention to nutrition and moisture. Scores above 12 suggest moderate to mild risk, guiding less intensive prevention.