To Prevent Skin Tears, Do the Following

question 17

Multiple Choice

To prevent skin tears, do the following

• A) Follow the person's care plan
• B) Wear gloves
• C) Position the person supine
• D) Follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

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Definitions:

Fibrous Pericardium

The tough, fibrous outer layer of the pericardium that provides mechanical protection and stabilization to the heart.

Parietal Pericardium

Serous membrane lining the fibrous portion of the pericardial sac.

Mediastinum

An anatomical region in the central part of the thoracic cavity, between the lungs, containing the heart, esophagus, trachea, thymus, and associated structures.

CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a life-saving emergency procedure that combines chest compressions and breaths to support circulation and oxygenation during cardiac arrest.