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4 Repositioning and Pressure Offloading Online Quiz Questions

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20 questions

True or false

1 point

True or false: An appropriate pressure-redistribution support surface eliminates the need to reposition a person at risk.

A
True
B
False

Fill in the blank

1 point

Complete the sentence: Repositioning aims to redistribute pressure and fully vulnerable areas.

Written response

1 point

When positioning a person lying in bed to lift their heels clear of the mattress, which body part should the support go under?

Choose one

1 point

Which approach is the best basis for choosing a repositioning interval?

A
Use the same fixed schedule for everyone.
B
Individualize it using the person’s movement, skin response, health, comfort, goals, and support surface.
C
Base it only on the support surface.
D
Change it only if the person reports pain.

Choose one

1 point

A person at risk needs help turning and is using an appropriate pressure-redistribution mattress. Which interval guidance is most consistent with the material?

A
A fixed interval of exactly one hour for everyone.
B
A two- or three-hour interval may be considered for many people, then adjusted to individual assessment and response.
C
A fixed interval of exactly two hours for everyone.
D
A routine interval of four to six hours.

Choose all

1 point

A person sits for long periods and cannot reliably shift their weight without help. Select all the elements an individualized plan should address.

A
How and when to assist with weight shifts or position changes.
B
Whether the chair and cushion provide suitable pressure redistribution and postural support.
C
Skin checks at pressure points and how to respond to changes.
D
The person’s ability, comfort, and goals.
E
A schedule copied unchanged from another person’s plan.

True or false

1 point

True or false: A repositioning plan should be reassessed at repositioning and after relevant changes in the person’s condition or care.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

Which action should be avoided on an area of persistent redness?

Fill in the blank

1 point

Complete the sentence: When pillows are positioned under the calves to offload the heels, check the heels and .

Choose all

1 point

Which findings at a pressure point may warrant reassessment of the prevention plan and could indicate a need for more frequent repositioning or offloading? Select all that apply.

A
Persistent redness or another color change.
B
Pain or tenderness at the pressure point.
C
Localized swelling.
D
A change in skin temperature.
E
A preference for a different blanket color.

Choose one

1 point

When assessing pressure-point changes in a person with darker skin, which approach best addresses the possibility that color changes may be harder to see?

A
Rely only on visual inspection of skin color.
B
Include touch and the person’s report of symptoms as well as visual inspection.
C
Wait for a visible color change before assessing the area.
D
Use pain reports alone and do not examine the skin.

Open ended

1 point

A bedbound person needs help turning and has persistent redness over a bony area. Draft a brief plan that describes an immediate action, ongoing monitoring, and when and how to revise the plan.

Choose one

1 point

A person’s mobility and skin response have changed since their repositioning schedule was set. What is the best next step for the care team?

A
Keep the original interval unchanged unless the person reports pain.
B
Reassess the person’s movement, skin response, health, comfort, goals, and equipment, then adjust the plan as needed.
C
Use a schedule copied from another person with a similar diagnosis.
D
Change the interval only when the support surface is replaced.

Choose one

1 point

Which positioning technique best offloads the heels of a person lying in bed?

A
Rest the heels directly on a pillow or mattress.
B
Support the calves so the heels are lifted clear of the mattress.
C
Massage any red areas on the heels.
D
Place a ring-shaped cushion under each heel.

True or false

1 point

For many at-risk people using an appropriate pressure-redistribution surface, two- or three-hour repositioning intervals may be considered, with adjustments based on the person's assessment and response.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

Name one symptom at a pressure point that may indicate tissue changes and prompt reassessment.

Choose one

1 point

A person at risk is using an appropriate pressure-redistribution mattress and has intact skin. Which plan best reflects the role of the mattress?

A
Stop repositioning if the person's skin is intact.
B
Continue repositioning because the surface does not replace it.
C
Delay repositioning until the person reports pain.
D
Reposition only when the support surface is changed.

Written response

1 point

What is the pressure-related goal of repositioning vulnerable tissue, beyond following a schedule?

Choose one

1 point

A person sits for long periods and cannot reliably shift their weight without help. Which plan detail most directly addresses this limitation?

A
Use the same schedule as another person with a similar diagnosis.
B
Wait for the person to shift independently, even if they cannot do so reliably.
C
Specify how and when to assist with weight shifts or position changes.
D
Base assistance only on whether the person reports pain.

Choose one

1 point

A bedbound person who needs help turning has persistent redness over a bony area. What is the best immediate action?

A
Massage the area to restore circulation.
B
Take pressure off the area while it is assessed.
C
Continue the same positioning plan without checking the skin.
D
Place the person directly on the reddened area to monitor it.

4 Repositioning and Pressure Offloading Online Quiz Questions

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