Skin Champions: September

• Select all of the following statements that are correct

• • The skin is the largest organ of the body

• • Body temperature is regulated entirely by the skin

• • The skin is the first line of defense against infection

• • People with dark skin tones can’t get melanoma

• • The skin contains 4 layers: Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis and Subcutaneous Tissue

• High __________ diet, with vitamins A, B, C and zinc promotes wound healing.

Name that stage: Skin is intact but red, blue, or purplish, and may feel warm or burn. The redness remains for more than an hour after pressure is relieved.​

• Stage 1
• Stage 2
• Stage 3
• Stage 4
• Unstageable

Name that stage: Skin is fully lost, and the damage extends to muscle, bone, or joints. This can lead to a serious bone infection called osteomyelitis.​

• Stage 1
• Stage 2
• Stage 3
• Stage 4
• Unstageable

Name that stage: Skin is partially lost, and the wound looks like an abrasion or blister. The skin around the wound may be discolored, and the area is painful.

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

• Unstageable

Name that stage:
Skin is fully lost, and the sore looks like a crater. The wound may be foul-smelling, and dark patches of skin may appear around the edges.

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

• Unstageable

Name that stage: the wound is covered by a layer of dead tissue that may be yellow, grey, green, brown, or black.

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

• Unstageable

A person with dark skin color is being assessed for pressure injuries. What would make the nurse suspects a stage 1 pressure injury to the sacrum? (SATA)

• Area is discolored and non-blanching

• Area appears darker than surrounding tissue

• Area feels warmer than surrounding tissue

• Area is open with purulent drainage

How comfortable are you in your ability to prevent pressure injuries at work?

• Very comfortable

• Comfortable

• Neutral

• Uncomfortable

• Very uncomfortable

In 1-2 words, what do you think is the biggest barrier to pressure injury prevention in the hospital?