Which scale uses 12 or less as a high-risk threshold?

Which scale uses 12 or less as a high-risk threshold?

• A. Braden Scale
• B. MAP
• C. Aldrete Score
• D. Norton Scale

Answer: (A)

Risk assessment for pressure ulcers uses scoring to flag patients who need preventive care. The Braden Scale evaluates six domains—sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear—each scored and totaled from 6 to 23. Because lower totals reflect greater risk to skin integrity, a score of 12 or less is commonly used to designate high risk. When a patient falls at or below this threshold, nurses typically implement proactive prevention like more frequent repositioning, pressure-relieving surfaces, meticulous skin care, and nutrition planning. Other options are different tools or measures. The Norton Scale is another ulcer-risk tool but uses a different scoring system and threshold (typically around 14 or less for high risk). MAP is mean arterial pressure, a vital-sign parameter, not a risk scale. The Aldrete Score assesses readiness to discharge from post-anesthesia care and isn’t a risk-threshold scale for ulcers.

Risk assessment for pressure ulcers uses scoring to flag patients who need preventive care. The Braden Scale evaluates six domains—sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear—each scored and totaled from 6 to 23. Because lower totals reflect greater risk to skin integrity, a score of 12 or less is commonly used to designate high risk. When a patient falls at or below this threshold, nurses typically implement proactive prevention like more frequent repositioning, pressure-relieving surfaces, meticulous skin care, and nutrition planning.

Other options are different tools or measures. The Norton Scale is another ulcer-risk tool but uses a different scoring system and threshold (typically around 14 or less for high risk). MAP is mean arterial pressure, a vital-sign parameter, not a risk scale. The Aldrete Score assesses readiness to discharge from post-anesthesia care and isn’t a risk-threshold scale for ulcers.