Tissue Viability: Pressure Injuries l Quiz Please sign up for the course before taking this quiz. If a client is at high risk, how often should skin assessments be done?1 monthly fortnightly daily Non-blanchable erythema is which stage of pressure injury?1 Stage 3 Stage 1 Stage 4 Clients with diabetes are at a higher risk of pressure injuries because of increased sensation in their feet.1 True False What stage pressure injury can have partial thickness loss of epidermis, dermis?1 Stage 2 Stage 1 Stage 3 What stage pressure injury can have full thickness loss with exposed bone or musle?1 Stage 4 Stage 1 Stage 3 Slough is dead tissue that can be yellow, green, grey or brown.1 True False What devices should never be used?1 all of the above cut-out, ring or donut-shaped devices water-filled gloves The 30 degree tilt is useful when positioning a client.1 True False What is the upper or outer layer of skin called?1 Epidermis Hypodermis Dermis Ageing reduces the skin’s tolerance, with an increased risk of pressure injuries.1 True False When a client is confined to bed, where can pressure injuries develop?1 heels, ankles and toes all of the above back or sides of their head Minimising the risk of infection is a way to prevent pressure injuries.1 True False The hypodermis is?1 the outer layer of skin the middle layer of skin the most inner layer of skin (subcutaneous fat) What intrinsic factor can can contribute to a higher risk of pressure injuries?1 impaired nutritional status moisture shear Back to: Tissue Viability: Pressure Injuries l