Bed Making

Question 1

Bed Making is

Answer 1

• a technique of preparing different types of beds

- making patients comfortable in their suitable position

Question 2

Purposes of Bed Making

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• promotes comfort
• provides a clean environment
• provides a smooth, wrinkle-free bed foundation which minimizes skin irritation

Question 3

Fanfolding

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done by grasping the upper edge of linens with both hands and folding the sheet 6-8 inches outwards

Question 4

Mitered Corner

Answer 4

anchoring sheet on mattresses

Question 5

Toe Pleat

Answer 5

loosening the top covers along the feet

Question 6

Magic Corner

Answer 6

special kind of fold which serves as a guide that makes it easier to spread linens on the bed

Question 7

Hospital Bed

Answer 7

selected for its impact on patient’s comfort, safety, medical condition, and ability to change

Question 8

Bed Cradle

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device designed to keep the top cover / sheet off the legs, feet and even the abdomen of client

Question 9

Unoccupied Bed (Types of Bed)

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• bed without patient

- closed, open, or post-operative bed

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Occupied Bed (Types of Bed)

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bed where patient is not able or not permitted to get out of bed

Question 11

Closed Bed (Types of Bed)

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• prepared in a hospital room before a new client is admitted
• top sheet blankets and bedspread are drawn up to the head of the mattress and under the pillow

Question 12

Open Bed (Types of Bed)

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• assigned to a patient

- top covers are folded back

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Post-operative bed (Types of Bed)

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• recovery or aesthetic bed

- prepared for patients who have undergone surgery or other circumstances

Question 14

Bed Spread (Types of Linen)

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• large piece of cloth

- used for warmth as a bed cover

Question 15

Top Sheet (Types of Linen)

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used to cover the patient

Question 16

Cotton Draw Sheet (Types of Linen)

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• piece of cloth used together with the rubber sheet to absorb moisture
• also a lifter for patients unable to move

Question 17

Bottom Sheet (Types of Linen)

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covers the bed mattress

Question 18

Rubber Sheet (Types of Linen)

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• protects the bottom sheet from patient’s secretions

- prevents bed sores

Question 19

Pillow Case (Types of Linen)

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covers the pillow

Question 20

Folding the Linens

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All linens except top sheet are Wrong Side Out

Question 21

Flat Position (Types of Bed Position)

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• mattress is completely in a flat position

- maintain spinal alignment for spinal injuries

Question 22

Fowler’s Position (Types of Bed Position)

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• 45 degrees, semi-sitting position
• knees may be flexed or horizontal
• for eating, reading, visiting, watching TV
• promotes lung expansion

Question 23

Semi-Fowler’s Position (Types of Bed Position)

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• 30 degrees angle

Question 24

Tredelenburg’s Position (Types of Bed Position)

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• head of bed is lower than foot of bed in a straight incline
• promotes venous circulation
• promotes postural drainage of brain / lung lobes

Question 25

Reverse Trendelenburg’s Position (Types of Bed Position)

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• opposite of trendelenburg’s

- promotes stomach emptying and prevents esophageal reflux

Question 26

Lateral Position (Types of Bed Position)

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• lying on side

- lower leg straight, and upper leg bent at knee

Question 27

Prone Position (Types of Bed Positions)

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lying on abdomen with head turned to side

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Dorsal Recumbent (Types of Bed Position)

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• legs are separate

- knees are bent and soles of feet flat on the bed

Question 29

Knee Chest Position (Types of Bed Position)

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patient rests on knees and chest

Question 30

Dorsal Lithotomy (Types of Bed Position)

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legs are more separate and knees are more bent than dorsal recumbent