Integumentary System
What is the largest organ and system of the body
skin
How many stages are in a pressure injury
4
What is the purpose of good body mechanics
prevents injury to the resident
Protects the nurse aide from injury
Good body alignment promotes comfort for the resident
How long do shingles usually last?
3-5 weeks
What should you do when you witness weeping of the skin
Report to the nurse
What is the outer layer of the skin
epidermis
Which stage has blister-like lesions
Stage 2
While moving a patient, where should you not position your resident
on red area, pressure injury, on tubes, or other medical devices
What are the early signs of stasis Dermatitis
scaly, red, itchy areas
What should you observe while providing care
skin
What are the 3 layers of the skin
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous
Common site for pressure injury
Sacrum
What object is used during the side-lying position
Pillow
What are the common disorders
shingles
stasis dermatitis
cellulitis
pressure injury
During AM care, what should you apply to dry skin
Apply moisturizer lotion
What vitamin does the integumentary system help make
Vitamin D
Where do pressure injuries occur
Over bony areas
What angle should the head be elevated at during Semi Fowler's position
45-60 degrees
Which common disorder becomes sepsis and worsen when not treated properly
cellulitis
Who should you report the resident's pain level to?
The Nurse
What layer is made of connective tissue
dermis
Which stage has bone exposure
4
What position causes pressure on the sacrum and buttocks
Fowlers
Diabetes, Edema, obesity, and weaken immune systems are high risk for____?
Cellulitis
Elevate resident to keep ___ elevated above ___
feet, heart