CNA Skin Care and Pressure Injury Prevention 1

Question 1

What is the most common site for pressure injuries in bedridden residents?

Accepted Answer

Sacrum and coccyx

Answer

Shoulder blades

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Knees

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Elbows

Question 2

How often should a bedridden resident typically be repositioned to prevent pressure injuries?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 hours

Answer

Once per shift

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Every 4 to 6 hours

Answer

Every 30 minutes

Question 3

Which stage of pressure injury involves full-thickness skin loss with visible subcutaneous fat but no exposed bone, tendon, or muscle?

Accepted Answer

Stage 3

Answer

Stage 1

Answer

Stage 2

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Stage 4

Question 4

What does assessing skin turgor primarily help determine?

Accepted Answer

Hydration status

Answer

Blood pressure levels

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Body temperature

Answer

Presence of skin infection

Question 5

Which action BEST prevents skin breakdown in a resident who is incontinent?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning and drying the skin promptly after each incontinent episode

Answer

Applying powder to absorb moisture

Answer

Using a moisture barrier cream only at night

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Changing briefs once per shift

Question 6

A reddened area over the coccyx that does not turn white when pressed indicates:

Accepted Answer

A Stage 1 pressure injury

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A normal response to temporary pressure

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A superficial skin abrasion

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A Stage 2 pressure injury with skin breakdown

Question 7

Which type of support surface is designed to redistribute pressure by cyclically changing contact areas beneath the resident?

Accepted Answer

Alternating pressure mattress

Answer

Firm foam mattress

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Standard hospital mattress

Answer

Spring innerspring mattress