Another name for a pressure ulcer is decubitus ulcers.

• A. Ulcerations
• B. Contractures
• C. Decubitus Ulcers
• D. Eczema

Answer: (C)

Pressure ulcers are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure, often over a bony area. An established alternative term for this condition is decubitus ulcers. This term is used to describe the same problem and is commonly found in clinical language, making it the best choice when asked for another name.

The other terms don’t fit as synonyms: ulcerations is a general word for sores and doesn’t specify pressure-related causes; contractures refer to permanent muscle or joint shortening and stiffness; eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition.