Bed making

Question 1

What is a blanket?

Answer 1

A large piece of cloth often soft, woolen, used for warmth as a bed cover.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a top sheet?

Answer 2

To cover the patient to provide warmth, made of thick cotton or thermal material.

Question 3

What is a cotton draw sheet used for?

Answer 3

A piece of cloth used to absorb moisture.

Question 4

What is a cardiac bed?

Answer 4

A bed prepared for a patient with heart problems, needing an overbed table and additional pillows.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a cardiac bed?

Answer 5

To ease difficulty in breathing.

Question 6

What defines a fracture bed?

Answer 6

A bed with a board under the normal bed and cradle.

Question 7

What is the purpose of a fracture bed?

Answer 7

To provide a flat, unyielding surface to support a fractured part.

Question 8

What is a bottom sheet used for?

Answer 8

To cover the bed after the mattress cover.

Question 9

What is the function of a rubber sheet?

Answer 9

To protect the bottom sheet from moistening due to patient secretions and prevent bedsore.

Question 10

How should clean linen be stored?

Answer 10

Folded properly and kept in an organized manner in the linen cupboard.

Question 11

What should be done with dirty linen?

Answer 11

Put in the dirty linen bag (hamper) and never placed on the floor.

Question 12

What should be done with torn linen?

Answer 12

Mended or sent to the sewing room.

Question 13

True or False: Linen for one client can be placed on another client’s bed.

Answer 13

False.

Question 14

What should be done before and after handling a client’s bed linen?

Answer 14

Wash hands thoroughly.

Question 15

What should soiled linen be held away from?

Answer 15

Uniform.

Question 16

Where should soiled linen be placed?

Answer 16

Directly in a portable linen hamper.

Question 17

What should not be done with soiled linen?

Answer 17

Soiled linen is never shaken in the air.

Question 18

What should be documented regarding linen changes?

Answer 18

Record their dates and times in your notes with observations during bed making.

Question 19

What is the purpose of an air mattress?

Answer 19

It is used to protect skin from injuries.

Question 20

What is a surgical bed also known as?

Answer 20

Recovery bed or anesthetic bed.

Question 21

What is the definition of bed making?

Answer 21

The technique of preparing different types of bed making for patients to be comfortable in their suitable position for a particular condition.

Question 22

What is the difference between occupied and unoccupied beds?

Answer 22

Occupied bed has a patient; unoccupied bed has no patient.

Question 23

What is another name for an unoccupied bed?

Answer 23

Open bed.

Question 24

What is the purpose of bed making?

Answer 24

To promote clients’ comfort and provide a clean environment.

Question 25

List the common types of beds.

Answer 25

• Occupied Bed
• Unoccupied Bed
• Surgical Bed

Question 26

What body mechanics should be followed when making a bed?

Answer 26

Bend knees, face the direction of movement, avoid twisting, and organize your work.

Question 27

Fill in the blank: A clean, fresh, comfortable bed is very important for people who have to spend time in bed during their ______.

Answer 27

illness.