HCA 1006 Module 2

When giving a back massage, massage the bony areas thoroughly.

• True

• False

Strategies for preventing skin tears include:

• Keeping the skin dry and avoiding all moisturizers or skin softeners

• Keeping your fingernails short and smoothly filed

• Offering fluids

• Not wearing rings with raised or large stones

Clients sitting in a chair should be reminded to shift their weight every hour.

• True

• False

What are common causes of skin breakdown and pressure injuries?

• Pressure

• Age

• Friction

• Shearing

To prevent pressure injuries, you must frequently check clients who are incontinent to ensure they are not lying on wet linens.

• True

• False

To prevent pressure injuries, the health care team may place the client on a surface such as:

• A firm mattress

• A foam, air, alternating air, or gel mattress

• Plastic or rubber material

• A bed board

When changing a dressing, you should make sure that the client looks at his or her wound.

• True

• False

Which of the following measures is helpful in preventing pressure injuries?

• Position the client at a 45-degree angle.

• Reposition the client every 6 hours.

• Massage around bony and reddened areas.

• Keep the client’s heels on the bed.

A venous ulcer is caused by poor blood return through the veins.

• True

• False

Why may pain medication be given before a dressing change?

• To reduce discomfort during the dressing change

• To prevent the client from looking at the wound

• To prevent the client from seeing your nonverbal responses

• To prevent contamination of the wound