Chapter 1-3: Slight Little Pinch, Be Dependent Edema, This Is You

A set of Q&A flashcards covering skin pinch test for hydration, edema (including dependent/pitting edema), and assessment guidance from Chapters 1–3.

What does a quick skin pinch returning to its normal position indicate about hydration status, according to the notes?

The skin is supple, indicating hydration.

If the pinch test does not snap back quickly and stays up, what term describes this finding?

Sluggish (or slow) skin turgor.

What is the term used in the notes for edema that leaves a pit when pressed?

Pinning edema (pitting edema).

What are two possible causes of edema described in Chapter 2?

Dependent edema from sitting in the chair and heart failure with too much fluid that the body cannot accommodate.

Where is the best place to perform the pinch test according to the notes?

Up here (the speaker indicates this is the best location).

What is the main message of Chapter 3 titled 'This Is You'?

You need to know how to assess; you will be doing assessments.

What caution is given about describing a numeric value with a 'plus' sign in Chapter 3?

Don’t say it’s a plus one if it’s a three; ensure accurate labeling.

What key terms related to the skin pinch test are emphasized for recall in the notes?

Supple, snap back, sluggish, and slow.