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 fortnightly monthly daily When a client is confined to bed, where can pressure injuries develop?1 back or sides of their head heels, ankles and toes all of the above The 30 degree tilt is useful when positioning a client.1 True False Minimising the risk of infection is a way to prevent pressure injuries.1 True False What devices should never be used?1 cut-out, ring or donut-shaped devices all of the above water-filled gloves Ageing reduces the skin’s tolerance, with an increased risk of 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 moisture impaired nutritional status shear What is the upper or outer layer of skin called?1 Hypodermis Epidermis Dermis Non-blanchable erythema is which stage of pressure injury?1 Stage 1 Stage 4 Stage 3 What stage pressure injury can have full thickness loss with exposed bone or musle?1 Stage 4 Stage 3 Stage 1 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 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Slough is dead tissue that can be yellow, green, grey or brown.1 True False Back to: Tissue Viability: Pressure Injuries l