Bed making Flashcards
What is a blanket?
A large piece of cloth often soft, woolen, used for warmth as a bed cover.
What is the purpose of a top sheet?
To cover the patient to provide warmth, made of thick cotton or thermal material.
What is a cotton draw sheet used for?
A piece of cloth used to absorb moisture.
What is a cardiac bed?
A bed prepared for a patient with heart problems, needing an overbed table and additional pillows.
What is the purpose of a cardiac bed?
To ease difficulty in breathing.
What defines a fracture bed?
A bed with a board under the normal bed and cradle.
What is the purpose of a fracture bed?
To provide a flat, unyielding surface to support a fractured part.
What is a bottom sheet used for?
To cover the bed after the mattress cover.
What is the function of a rubber sheet?
To protect the bottom sheet from moistening due to patient secretions and prevent bedsore.
How should clean linen be stored?
Folded properly and kept in an organized manner in the linen cupboard.
What should be done with dirty linen?
Put in the dirty linen bag (hamper) and never placed on the floor.
What should be done with torn linen?
Mended or sent to the sewing room.
True or False: Linen for one client can be placed on another client’s bed.
False.
What should be done before and after handling a client’s bed linen?
Wash hands thoroughly.
What should soiled linen be held away from?
Uniform.
Where should soiled linen be placed?
Directly in a portable linen hamper.
What should not be done with soiled linen?
Soiled linen is never shaken in the air.
What should be documented regarding linen changes?
Record their dates and times in your notes with observations during bed making.
What is the purpose of an air mattress?
It is used to protect skin from injuries.
What is a surgical bed also known as?
Recovery bed or anesthetic bed.
What is the definition of bed making?
The technique of preparing different types of bed making for patients to be comfortable in their suitable position for a particular condition.
What is the difference between occupied and unoccupied beds?
Occupied bed has a patient; unoccupied bed has no patient.
What is another name for an unoccupied bed?
Open bed.
What is the purpose of bed making?
To promote clients’ comfort and provide a clean environment.
