Braden scale — pressure injury risk
Purpose of this sheet: essential clinical assessment landmarks a nurse or licensed practical nurse in Quebec should keep in mind for clinical practice and for succeeding on the OIIQ or OIIAQ entry exam. Exam relevance: Correct use of standardized scales (Glasgow, PQRST, Braden, etc.) is regularly tested on the OIIQ exam. — Clinical landmarks — Six subscales: sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, friction and shear. Total 6 to 23. The lower the score, the higher the risk. 19–23 no risk 15–18 mild risk 13–14 moderate risk 10–12 high risk 9 or less very high risk The score directs the prevention plan; it does not replace daily skin inspection. — Remember — Use this sheet in spaced repetition, pair it with a matching clinical scenario on NursEduc, and always compare values to the person's baseline before drawing conclusions. Keywords: clinical scale, assessment tool, Glasgow, PQRST, Braden, OIIQ exam, OIIQ exam prep, OIIAQ exam prep, nurse in Quebec, NursEduc.