Question

1. why is good nutrition important in preventing pressure injuries?

○ it improves the skin’s color.
○ it helps the skin resist damage and heal faster.
○ it reduces the need for frequent repositioning.
○ it increases the skin’s thickness.

1. what role does incontinence play in the development of pressure injuries?

○ it increases skin hydration.
○ it reduces the need for repositioning.
○ it exposes the skin to excess moisture and irritation.
○ it strengthens the skin’s barrier.

1. what is one effective measure to prevent pressure injuries in residents?

○ using hot water for bathing
○ massaging over bony areas
○ limiting fluid intake
○ keeping the skin dry and clean

1. when providing care to a person, you observe a red area on their elbow. what is the best action to take?

○ massage the area.
○ report your observation to the nurse immediately.
○ ask a coworker to look at the area.
○ document the observation

Explanation:

Question 1

To determine why good nutrition prevents pressure injuries, we analyze each option:

• "It improves the skin’s color" is not related to preventing pressure injuries.
• "It helps the skin resist damage and heal faster" is correct because proper nutrition provides nutrients for skin health, aiding in resistance to damage and quicker healing, which is crucial for pressure injury prevention.
• "It reduces the need for frequent repositioning" is incorrect as nutrition doesn't affect repositioning needs.
• "It increases the skin’s thickness" is not the main way nutrition prevents pressure injuries.

For the role of incontinence in pressure injury development:

• "It increases skin hydration" is incorrect as excess moisture from incontinence is harmful, not beneficial hydration.
• "It reduces the need for repositioning" is wrong; incontinence doesn't relate to repositioning needs.
• "It exposes the skin to excess moisture and irritation" is correct. Incontinence leads to skin being wet, which causes irritation and breaks down the skin's barrier, increasing pressure injury risk.
• "It strengthens the skin’s barrier" is incorrect; incontinence weakens the skin barrier.

To find an effective pressure injury prevention measure:

• "Using hot water for bathing" is bad as hot water can damage the skin.
• "Massaging over bony areas" is incorrect as massaging bony areas can harm the skin.
• "Limiting fluid intake" is wrong as proper hydration is good for skin health.
• "Keeping the skin dry and clean" is correct. Dry, clean skin is less likely to be irritated or damaged, reducing pressure injury risk.

Answer:

B. It helps the skin resist damage and heal faster.

Question 2