GNA GNA - Geriatric Nursing Assistant Skin Care and Pressure Injury Prevention

Question 1

Which bony prominence is at HIGHEST risk for a pressure injury in a resident who spends most of the day in bed?

Accepted Answer

Sacrum/coccyx

Answer

Knuckles

Answer

Forehead

Answer

Sternum

Question 2

How often should a bedridden resident be repositioned to prevent pressure injuries?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 hours

Answer

Every 8 hours

Answer

Every 4 hours

Answer

Once per shift

Question 3

When inspecting a resident's skin, redness that does not turn white (blanch) when pressed indicates:

Accepted Answer

A stage 1 pressure injury

Answer

Normal circulation

Answer

Healthy skin aging

Answer

An allergic reaction

Question 4

Which action by the GNA helps prevent skin breakdown during repositioning?

Accepted Answer

Using a lift sheet to move the resident

Answer

Dragging the resident across the sheet

Answer

Repositioning only when the resident asks

Answer

Tucking sheets tightly around the resident

Question 5

A resident has a reddened area on the heel that does not blanch. The GNA should:

Accepted Answer

Document findings and report to the nurse immediately

Answer

Apply lotion and massage the area vigorously

Answer

Cover with a bandage and monitor for 24 hours

Answer

Increase the resident's activity level only

Question 6

Why should a GNA avoid massaging bony prominences that are reddened?

Accepted Answer

Massage can further damage fragile tissues and worsen injury

Answer

It wastes time during care

Answer

It increases the risk of infection

Answer

Regulations prohibit it