Question

true or false

1. with a stage 1 pressure injury, skin is intact, but darker skin tones may appear to be a different color than the surrounding area.
2. immobile residents should be repositioned every four hours.
3. areas of the body where bone is close to the skin are at a higher risk for skin breakdown.
4. residents seated in wheelchairs do not need to be repositioned.
5. the na should massage any red areas he notices.
6. proper nutrition helps keep the skin healthy.
7. when transferring residents, the na should pull them slowly across the sheets to make the job easier.
8. a former name for pressure injuries is decubitus ulcers.
9. common sites for pressure injuries are the chest, nose, and hands.
10. a device that helps support and align a limb is called an orthosis.

matching
use each letter only once.

1. bed cradle
2. bony prominences
3. draw - sheet
4. footboard

Explanation:

1. In stage 1 pressure - injury, skin integrity is intact but color may change. True.
2. Immobile residents should be repositioned every 2 hours, not 4. False.
3. Areas with bone close to skin are at higher risk for skin breakdown. True.
4. Wheelchair - seated residents need repositioning to prevent pressure injuries. False.
5. Massaging red areas can damage capillaries. False.
6. Proper nutrition supports skin health. True.
7. Pulling residents across sheets can cause friction and shear. False.
8. Decubitus ulcers is an old term for pressure injuries. True.
9. Common sites are heels, sacrum, etc., not chest, nose, hands. False.
10. An orthosis supports and aligns a limb. True.

For matching (no options given, assuming knowledge - based matching):
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Answer:

1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. False
6. True
7. False
8. True
9. False
10. True
11. No answer (lack of options)
12. No answer (lack of options)
13. No answer (lack of options)
14. No answer (lack of options)