Chapter 5 Nd 6

Question 1

To remember that C. diff causes inflammation of the colon, what trick should you use

Answer 1

Think of “C” for Colon and “Diff” for Difficulty (because it causes severe diarrhea and inflammation).

Question 2

What does C. diff stand for?

Answer 2

C. diff = “Colon Difficulty”

Question 3

What areas besides bony prominences are at risk for skin breakdown?

Answer 3

Ears, under breasts or scrotum, between folds of the buttocks or abdomen, between the legs.

Question 5

What is shearing?

Answer 5

Rubbing or friction that occurs when the skin moves in one direction while the bone underneath stays fixed or moves the opposite way.

Question 6

What do abduction
pillows/wedges/splints do?

Answer 6

They keep hips in the proper position after hip surgery.

Question 7

tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits to form in the brain, eventually causing

Answer 7

Alzheimer’s disease causes

Question 8

How can pressure be relieved under bony prominences?

Answer 8

Use pillows and other devices to keep elbows and heels from resting directly on the bed surface.

Question 9

Why should plastic or rubber materials not touch a resident’s skin?

Answer 9

They prevent air circulation, causing the skin to sweat and increasing the risk of skin breakdown.