Question

exam: understanding the skin and pressure injuries

1. why is it important to frequently reposition residents to prevent pressure injuries?

it increases skin oil production
it cools the skin
it reduces prolonged pressure on one area
it increases skin thickness

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. why is older adult skin more prone to bruising?

increased skin hydration
thinner skin and more fragile blood vessels
enhanced immune response
more fatty tissue under the skin

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

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

1. which skin condition is defined by inadequate water or oil concentration, causing rough and flaky skin?

bruising
skin tears
dry skin
eczema

Explanation:

1. Pressure injuries occur due to prolonged pressure on one area. Repositioning reduces this pressure. Skin oil production, cooling the skin, and increasing skin thickness are not related to preventing pressure injuries through repositioning.
2. Keeping the skin dry and clean helps prevent pressure injuries. Using hot water can damage the skin, massaging over bony areas (if done incorrectly) can cause harm, and limiting fluid intake is not a preventive measure for pressure injuries.
3. As people age, their skin becomes thinner and blood vessels more fragile, making them prone to bruising. Increased skin hydration, enhanced immune response, and more fatty tissue under the skin do not explain the proneness to bruising.
4. Good nutrition helps the skin resist damage and heal faster. Improving skin color, reducing the need for repositioning, and increasing skin thickness are not the main reasons for the importance of good nutrition in preventing pressure injuries.
5. Dry skin is defined by inadequate water or oil concentration, causing rough and flaky skin. Bruising is due to blood vessel issues, skin tears are physical disruptions, and eczema has different etiologies related to inflammation.

Answer:

1. It reduces prolonged pressure on one area.
2. Keeping the skin dry and clean.
3. Thinner skin and more fragile blood vessels.
4. It helps the skin resist damage and heal faster.
5. Dry skin.