4.1 Bed Making

Question 1

What is the purpose of bed making ?

Answer 1

1. To provide clients with safe/ comfortable bed to rest/sleep
2. Promote cleanliness
3. Give neat appearance

Question 2

What are the principles involved in bed making ?

Answer 2

1. Microorganisms are found everywhere
2. Safe & comfy bed will ensure rest, sleep & prevent complications
3. Good body mechanics maintain body alignment & prevents fatigue
4. Systematic ways of functioning saves time , energy & material

Question 3

What are the equipments needed for bed making ?

Answer 3

1. Bed sheet
2. Draw sheet
3. Blanket
4. Pillow case
5. Top sheet
6. Red plastic bag for soiled linens
7. White hamper bag for unsoiled linens

Question 4

What is the pre-procedure for bed making ?

Answer 4

1. Gather necessary linens
2. Switch off fan
3. Put on gloves
4. Explain to patient
5. Raise adjustable bed to hip level, lower rails
6. Lock wheel of bed
7. Strip the bed
8. Loosen bedding from head to toe, working around the foot

Question 5

What is the procedure for bed making ?

Answer 5

1. Ensure mattress is free from crumbs
2. Spread clean bed sheet
3. Unfold clean bed sheet and centre fold in correct position
4. Tuck in bed sheet at head of bed, perform miter corner
5. Place draw sheet, tuck entire side under mattress
6. Change pillow case, place opening away from door
7. Place blanket at foot of bed & tuck in under mattress