Chapter 6

Labeling: For each position shown, list the areas at risk for pressure injuries. (Lateral Position)

• a. Side of Head b. Ear c. Shoulder d. Hip e. Greater trochanter f. Knees g. Ankles

• a. Forehead b. Elbow c. Wrist d. Toes e. Fingers f. Neck g. Calf

• a. Chin b. Chest c. Abdomen d. Thigh e. Heel f. Back g. Palm

• a. Nose b. Back of Head c. Spine d. Sacrum e. Scapula f. Foot g. Hand

Labeling: For each position shown, list the areas at risk for pressure injuries. (Prone Position)

• a. Cheek b. Collarbone c. Breasts (women) d. Abdomen e. Genitals (men) f. Knees g. Toes

• a. Elbows b. Heels c. Sacrum d. Ears e. Shoulders f. Ankles g. Back of head

• a. Scapulae b. Ischial tuberosities c. Heels d. Occiput e. Spine f. Elbows g. Malleolus

• a. Palms b. Wrists c. Upper arms d. Thighs e. Calves f. Neck g. Forehead

Labeling: For each position shown, list the areas at risk for pressure injuries. (Supine Position)

• a. Back of Head b. Shoulder, blades c. Elbows d. Buttocks e. Sacrum (spine base) f. Between legs g. Heels

• a. Forehead b. Knees c. Toes d. Wrists e. Neck

• a. Chin b. Chest c. Ankles d. Fingers e. Ears

• a. Nose b. Stomach c. Thighs d. Calves e. Palms

With a stage 1 pressure injury, skin is intact, but darker skin tones may appear to be a different color than the surrounding area.

• True

• False

Immobile residents should be repositioned every four hours.

• True

• False

Areas of the body where bone is close to the skin are at a higher risk for skin breakdown.

• True

• False

Residents seated in wheelchairs do not need to be repositioned.

• True

• False

The NA should massage any red areas he notices.

• True

• False

Proper nutrition helps keep the skin healthy.

• True

• False

When transferring residents, the NA should pull them slowly across the sheets to make the job easier.

• True

• False