Skin Care

1.A little blister on an elderly person’s skin is normal and nothing to be concerned about.

2. You should report a reddened area on the skin to the nurse or your supervisor if ____

3.You should encourage patients to have healthy skin by ______

4. When sitting in a chair for long periods, your patients should ____

5.Older people are at risk for pressure sores because ____

6. Changes in a person’s skin color could be a sign of illness

7. People who are in bed most of the time should keep the head of their bed raised as high as possible, because a sitting position is better for circulation than a lying position.

8. Older people tend to feel could because ____

9. Older people heal slowly because the skin is not getting enough oxygen and nutrition.

10. People who have strokes or are paralyzed must be watched closely for skin ulcers.