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