GNA - Geriatric Nursing Assistant Skin Care and Pressure Injury Prevention Flashcards
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Which bony prominence is at HIGHEST risk for a pressure injury in a resident who spends most of the day in bed?
Answer: Sacrum/coccyx
The sacrum and coccyx bear significant weight when a resident lies flat and are the most common sites for pressure injuries in bedridden patients.
How often should a bedridden resident be repositioned to prevent pressure injuries?
Answer: Every 2 hours
Standard practice requires repositioning immobile residents at least every 2 hours to relieve pressure on bony prominences and restore blood flow.
When inspecting a resident's skin, redness that does not turn white (blanch) when pressed indicates:
Answer: A stage 1 pressure injury
Non-blanchable redness is a hallmark sign of a Stage 1 pressure injury, indicating tissue damage from prolonged pressure.
Which action by the GNA helps prevent skin breakdown during repositioning?
Answer: Using a lift sheet to move the resident
Using a lift or draw sheet reduces friction and shear forces on the skin, which are major contributors to pressure injuries.
A resident has a reddened area on the heel that does not blanch. The GNA should:
Answer: Document findings and report to the nurse immediately
Non-blanchable redness indicates a Stage 1 pressure injury that must be reported to the nurse for assessment and care plan updates.
Why should a GNA avoid massaging bony prominences that are reddened?
Answer: Massage can further damage fragile tissues and worsen injury
Massaging reddened bony areas can cause additional damage to already compromised tissues, increasing the severity of the pressure injury.