CNA Skin Care and Pressure Injury Prevention 4

Question 1

A resident has been lying in the same position for 2 hours. When you reposition them, you notice a reddened area on the sacrum that does NOT blanch when pressed. This finding indicates:

Accepted Answer

Stage 1 pressure injury or deep tissue injury

Answer

Non-blanchable erythema is the hallmark of a Stage 1 pressure injury and may also indicate deep tissue pressure injury.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the purpose of using a draw sheet when repositioning a resident in bed?

Accepted Answer

To reduce friction and shear forces on the skin

Answer

A draw sheet allows caregivers to lift and move a resident rather than dragging them, which reduces friction and shear that damage skin.

Question 3

A resident with diabetes has dry, cracked skin on both feet. The CNA should:

Accepted Answer

Apply lotion to the feet but avoid the areas between the toes

Answer

Moisture trapped between the toes promotes fungal growth and maceration; lotion should be applied to the foot surface but not between the toes.

Question 4

When performing perineal care on an incontinent resident, the PRIMARY reason for thorough cleaning and drying is to:

Accepted Answer

Prevent moisture-associated skin damage and pressure injury development

Answer

Prolonged moisture from urine or stool breaks down skin integrity, dramatically increasing pressure injury risk.

Question 5

A CNA notices that a resident's heels are resting directly on the mattress. The most appropriate intervention is to:

Accepted Answer

Place a pillow lengthwise under the calves to float the heels

Answer

Placing a pillow under the calves suspends the heels completely off the mattress, eliminating pressure on this high-risk bony prominence.

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CNA Skin Care and Pressure Injury Prevention 4