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 What stage pressure injury can have full thickness loss with exposed bone or musle?1 Stage 1 Stage 4 Stage 3 Clients with diabetes are at a higher risk of pressure injuries because of increased sensation in their feet.1 True False The 30 degree tilt is useful when positioning a client.1 True False What stage pressure injury can have partial thickness loss of epidermis, dermis?1 Stage 3 Stage 1 Stage 2 Minimising the risk of infection is a way to prevent pressure injuries.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 What intrinsic factor can can contribute to a higher risk of pressure injuries?1 shear impaired nutritional status moisture The hypodermis is?1 the middle layer of skin the most inner layer of skin (subcutaneous fat) the outer layer of skin Non-blanchable erythema is which stage of pressure injury?1 Stage 3 Stage 1 Stage 4 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 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 water-filled gloves cut-out, ring or donut-shaped devices Back to: Tissue Viability: Pressure Injuries l