Skin Care and Pressure Injury Prevention Flashcards
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A resident who uses a wheelchair spends most of the day seated. To reduce pressure injury risk, the CNA should encourage or assist with:
Answer: Weight shifts or brief standing every 15–30 minutes
Performing pressure-relieving weight shifts every 15–30 minutes while seated significantly reduces sustained pressure on the ischial tuberosities.
When bathing a resident, a CNA notices a purple, bruise-like area on the inner ankle that feels boggy and is painful to touch with intact skin. The CNA should:
Answer: Report the finding to the nurse immediately as it may be a deep tissue pressure injury
Purple or maroon intact skin with bogginess or pain suggests a deep tissue pressure injury (DTPI), which must be reported promptly for assessment and intervention.
Which nutritional deficiency is most closely associated with impaired wound healing and increased pressure injury risk?
Answer: Protein deficiency
Protein is essential for tissue repair and maintenance of skin integrity; protein deficiency significantly impairs wound healing and increases pressure injury risk.
A resident is placed in the side-lying position. To prevent a pressure injury from developing on the hip (trochanter), the CNA should position the resident at:
Answer: 30-degree lateral tilt using pillows for support
The 30-degree lateral tilt distributes body weight over a larger area, avoiding direct pressure on the trochanter compared to a full 90-degree side-lying position.
A resident's skin appears pale, cool, and mottled over the right hip after being repositioned. These findings most likely indicate:
Answer: Compromised blood flow and possible pressure-related tissue damage
Pallor, coolness, and mottling over a bony prominence after sustained pressure suggest ischemia and potential tissue injury requiring immediate reporting.
When applying a moisture barrier cream to a resident with incontinence, which action is CORRECT?
Answer: Apply a thin, even layer gently to clean, dry skin without rubbing
A thin, gentle application of moisture barrier cream to clean, dry skin protects it without causing friction trauma from vigorous rubbing.
The Braden Scale is used in nursing facilities primarily to:
Answer: Assess a resident's risk for developing pressure injuries
The Braden Scale scores six subscales (sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear) to identify residents at risk for pressure injury development.