Mobility and transfersQuestion 529 of 1700
What causes friction injury to a resident's skin?
- Skin that stays wet from too much moisture
- Skin pressed against a bone for many hours
- Skin rubbed by clothing, linens, or a body part
- Skin exposed to cold air for a long time
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Correct answer: Skin rubbed by clothing, linens, or a body part
Friction happens when something rubs the skin and can chafe it.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.2: Moving and Positioning Clients
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026