Title: Maintain skin integrity.
Course: Patient Care Technician (14051-III) > Section: Preventing Medical Complications

Maintenance should include

- repositioning
- using approved creams
- applying a moisture barrier
- using devices to prevent skin breakdown (e.g., air mattresses, draw sheets)
- identifying and reporting changes in skin integrity.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the four bony prominences over which pressure ulcers can form?
- What type of force is injuring a patient’s/client’s skin integrity when they slide down in bed?
- What should be done if a quarter-size, reddened area presents on a patient’s/client’s ankle during admission?
- What area should the PCT check when turning or moving the patient?