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CNA 2023

Chapter 32 Pressure Injuries

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A pressure injury is called which of the following? Decubitus ulcer
Any injury cause by unrelieved pressure is: q pressure injury
Older persons are at risk for skin breakdown for which of the following reason? Chronic disease
Which of the following can cause skin breakdown? incontinence
Pressure injuries usually occur: over bony areas
Common cause of skin breakdown include which of the following? Shearing
Which person has the least risk for a pressure injury? The person who has shortness of breath
Which of the following scrapes the skin? Friction
Early sings of pressure injuries include which of the following? Tingling in the area
A female resident is obese. She is at risk for friction injuries in which of the following areas? Under her breasts
Person at risk for pressure injuries are repositioned at least every? 1 to 2 hours
The preferred position for preventing ad treating pressure injuries is the ____ position. 30-degree lateral
To prevent pressure injuries, you must: keep the person's skin clean and dry
To prevent pressure injuries you must: change linens whenever they are wet or soiled
Pressure injuries can occur where skin has contract with skin. What can you use to prevent such contact? Pillows
A resident has dry skin. What should you do? Apply moisturizer as directed by the nurse.
To prevent pressure in juries, persons sitting in chairs need to shift their positions every _____ minutes 5
Which of the following prevents pressure on the tops of the legs and feet?> Bed cradle
A resident has an eggcrate-like pad on the bed. For bottom linens, you need a: bottom sheet.
According to CMSA, which is the most common site for a pressure injury? Sacrum
Eschar is thick, leather dead tissue that may be loose or adhered to the skin. True
Slough is dead tissue that is soft and often moist and appears white, yellow, green or tan. True
The back of the head is a bony prominence True
The top of the thigh is a bony prominence False
An avoidable pressure injury is on e that develops from the improper use of the nursing process True
Shear occurs when the person slides down in the bed or chair. True
Urine and feces contain substances that irritate the skin and lead to skin breakdown True
Obese people are not at risk for pressure injuries. False
Fluid balance is not necessary for healthy skin False
Friction and shear are not the main causes of pressure injuries. True
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