Skil-CareAcademy
Common slip-ups: the answers
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CARD 1 · TRUE OR FALSE? A rolled towel under the ankle is enough to float the heel. Tap to reveal the answer
False.Towels flatten and slide during a shift. Support the calf along its length so the heel floats free.
CARD 2 · TRUE OR FALSE? Once the heel is floated, you can skip skin checks. Tap to reveal the answer
False.Keep checking heels at every repositioning, following your facility's protocol.
CARD 3 · TRUE OR FALSE? A donut-shaped cushion is a good way to protect a heel. Tap to reveal the answer
False.Ring or donut cushions can press around the heel. Offloading lifts the heel off the surface instead.
FINAL EXAM · 1 QUESTION
What's the goal of heel offloading?
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ACushion the heel against the mattress BFloat the heel so it doesn't touch the mattress CRaise the whole leg as high as possible DWrap the heel tightlySkil-Care™ has your back. And their heels.
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