BED MAKING

Question 1

A procedure of arranging the bedsheets and other bedding on a bed, to prepare it for patient use.

Answer 1

bedmaking

Question 2

true or false: nurses should wear gloves when bedmaing

Answer 2

true

Question 3

what to do when linen hamper is not available?

Answer 3

place soiled linen into a pillow case

Question 4

true or false: you can shake soiled linen in the air to remove dust

Answer 4

false

Question 5

to conserve energy when bed making one must:

Answer 5

strip and make up one side before working on the other side

Question 6

Corners of the bed sheet should be ___ neatly.

Answer 6

mitered

Question 7

If the bed can be elevated or lowered, adjust it to a comfortable working height to prevent ___

Answer 7

back strain

Question 8

made and designed to protect the sheets from dust

Answer 8

closed bed

Question 9

used when client is able to get out of bed or to be occupied by client

Answer 9

open bed

Question 10

To provide a smooth, wrinkle-free bed foundation, thus minimizing sources of skin irritation

Answer 10

unoccupied bed

Question 11

To provide a bed in which the patient can be quickly placed after surgery

Answer 11

postoperative bed

Question 12

true or false: pillows are not used in postoperative bed

Answer 12

true

Question 13

To conserve the client’s energy

Answer 13

occupied bed

Question 14

• To freshen bed and make it possible to turn mattress when patient is out of bed
• Provide an opportunity to check the condition of equipment

Answer 14

bed stripping