6 Support Surfaces and Prevention Strategies Online Quiz Questions

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False

Use a suitable pressure-redistribution cushion, assess seating needs, and include regular pressure relief in the person’s plan.

Use a bed mattress as the wheelchair cushion.

Rely on the cushion alone and omit skin checks.

Massage reddened areas after sitting.

Redistributing pressure

Reducing friction and shear

Managing moisture and heat at the skin interface on some models

Replacing individualized repositioning

Eliminating the need for skin checks

Use a standard foam mattress and stop assessing the patient.

Choose a pressure-redistribution foam surface that fits the patient and bed, then continue skin assessment.

Choose an active alternating-pressure surface for every patient at risk.

Add extra layers of bedding over the mattress.

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False

Assessed pressure-injury risk

Body size

Mobility

Skin response

Care goals

Environment

The product label alone

Choose a surface solely because it is labeled “low air loss.”

Assess risk, skin response, mobility, and moisture-management needs; select a suitable surface and reassess it.

Use a moisture-managing surface instead of providing skin care.

Wait for an open wound before changing the surface.

Keep the same plan until an open wound develops.

Review repositioning frequency and effectiveness, along with the support-surface choice.

Change only the mattress and discontinue skin checks.

Massage the changed area and make no other changes.

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Add several layers of bedding to increase cushioning.

Avoid excess linen that could interfere with the surface's function.

Place a standard mattress topper over any pressure-redistribution surface.

Cover the mattress with extra bedding whenever the patient is at risk.

Use the mattress as the only pressure-relief measure, regardless of the person's needs.

Wait for visible skin breakdown before addressing heel pressure.

Include heel pressure relief when indicated.

Massage the heels regularly instead of providing pressure relief.

Use a standard foam mattress and stop assessing the skin once it is in place.

Choose a pressure-redistribution foam surface that fits the person and bed, then continue skin assessment.

Use an active alternating-pressure surface for every person at risk.

Add extra bedding layers rather than assessing whether the surface fits.

Assess seating needs, use a suitable pressure-redistribution cushion, and plan regular pressure relief.

Use a bed mattress as the wheelchair cushion and omit further seating assessment.

Rely on the cushion alone and discontinue skin checks.

Massage reddened areas after sitting to prevent pressure injury.