Skin Care

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

a. It has a dark black or brown center
b. It does not turn white under your thumb when you press on it
c. You remove all pressure from it and it still does not return to a normal skin color after 20 min
d. All of the above

You should encourage patients to have healthy skin by .

a. Bathing frequently with soap and water
b. Only bathing occasionally
c. Using lots of powder in all the skin folds and creases
d. Staying clean, using lotion, eating well, drinking water and exercising

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

a. Sit with knees higher than hips
b. Get up or shift their weight every 15 min
c. Stay there as long as possible
d. Avoid shifting their weight in the chair too much

Older people are at risk for pressure sores because .

a. They eat too much
b. They bath to often
c. The skin, the fatty tissue layer and the blood vessel are thinner and more fragile
d. Their bones get sharper as they age