bed making

Question 1

Technique of preparing different types of beds to make a patient/client comfortable or their position suitable for a particular condition.

Answer 1

bed making

Question 2

Purpose of Bed Making
- To provide the client with a safe & comfortable bed to rest & sleep.
- To keep the ward neat.
- To adapt to the needs of the client and to be ready for any emergency or critical condition of illness.
- To economize time, material & effort.

Question 3

Purpose of Bed Making

To prevent bedsores.
- To observe the client.
- For patient’s comfort.
- To prevent cross-infection.
- For treatment of certain conditions.

Question 4

Infection Control
- Important to limit the movement of organisms and the spread of infection while in bed.
- Roll the dirty or soiled linen while removing it from the bed.
- Hold dirty linen away from your body.
- Place dirty linen in hamper/cart/bag immediately.
- Never place linen on the floor.

Question 5

Infection Control

• Wash your hands after handling dirty linen.
• Never bring extra linen into a patient room.
• Linen is considered contaminated once it is in a room and cannot be used for another person.

Question 6

Infection Control

• Avoid shaking clean sheets to place them on the bed.
• Unfold them gently to inhibit the flow of microorganisms.
• Place the open end of pillowcase away from the door.

Question 7

Universal Precautions
- Observe universal precautions if linen is contaminated by blood or body fluids.
- Wash hands frequently and wear gloves while handling linen.
- Follow agency policy for proper disposal of linen.

Question 8

Body Mechanics
- Essential to use correct body mechanics while bed-making.
- Also important to conserve time and energy.
- Keep linen arranged in order of use.
- Make the bed completely on one side before doing the other side to limit unnecessary movement from one side of the bed to the opposite side.

Question 9

Types of bed?

Answer 9

Closed bed
Open bed
Occupied bed
bed with cradle

Question 10

• Made following discharge of patient.
• Purpose is to keep bed clean until a new patient is admitted.

Answer 10

Closed bed

Question 11

• Fanfold top sheets to the foot of the bed to convert the closed bed to an open bed.
• Fanfold means to fold sheets like accordion pleats.
• Done to welcome a new patient or for patients who are ambulatory or out-of-bed.

Answer 11

Open bed

Question 12

• Bed is made while the patient is in it.
• Usually done after the morning bath.

Answer 12

Occupied Bed

Question 13

• Cradle placed on the bed under the top sheet.
• Prevents top sheets from touching parts of the patient’s body.
• have light bulbs to provide heat for special treatments.

Answer 13

Bed with Cradle

Question 14

• Used for burns, skin ulcers, lesions, blood clots, fractures, or surgery.

Answer 14

Bed with cradle

Question 15

used for the client should be firm, thick, and smooth.

Answer 15

Mattress

Question 16

• It gives support to the clients.
• All should have a washable cover.

Answer 16

Mattress

Question 17

What is the standard size of a mattress?

Answer 17

190 cm in width

Question 18

are usually made out of strong cotton or Dunlop.

Answer 18

pillows

Question 19

size of a pillow?

Answer 19

Size 60 cm long, 45 cm wide & 10 cm thick.

Question 20

It should be bigger than the size of the pillow for easy insertion lest it destroy the shape of the pillow.

Answer 20

pillowcase

Question 21

size of a pillowcase?

Answer 21

The average size is 65 cm long & 50 cm wide.

Question 22

are made of strong cotton material.
- They are used to protect the mattress from soiling and to cover the client.
- They should be sufficiently long & wide to tuck in well at the head, foot & sides.

Answer 22

sheets

Question 23

size of sheets?

Answer 23

Size 108 inches long & 76 inches wide.

Question 24

Purpose is to hold linen firmly in place on beds, stretchers, and exam tables.

Answer 24

mitered corners

Question 25

a special folding technique that secures the linen under the mattress.

Answer 25

mitered corners

Question 26

They are drawn from side to side & usually extend from the client’s shoulders to below knees.

Answer 26

Draw Mackintosh & Draw Sheet

Question 27

a waterproof sheeting, made up of either rubber or plastic material.

Answer 27

draw mackintosh

Question 28

It is used to protect the mattress & the bottom sheet from soiling.

Answer 28

Draw Mackintosh

Question 29

It is used to cover the Mackintosh.

Answer 29

draw sheet

Question 30

Extends from the patient’s shoulders to the knees.

Answer 30

draw sheet

Question 31

what is the size of a draw sheet?

Answer 31

150 cm long & 110 cm wide.

Question 32

- It is used to give a neat appearance to the bed. - It protects the blankets & the bed as a whole from dust.

Answer 32

Bedspread or Counterpane

Question 33

size of bedspread?

Answer 33

Size 3 m long & 3 m wide.

Question 34

Rules for Bedmaking - Use good body mechanics at all times. - Follow standard precautions. - Always wash your hands before handling clean linen and after handling dirty linen. - Bring enough linen into the person’s room. - Always keep clean linen covered. - Never shake linens.

Question 35

Rules for Bedmaking - Do not take linen from one person’s room to use on another person. - Hold linens away from your uniform. Never put dirty linens on the floor or top of clean linen! - Roll dirty linen away from your body when removing it from the bed. - The bottom linens must be tightly tucked without wrinkles.

Question 36

Rules for Bedmaking? - A cotton drawsheet must completely cover the plastic drawsheet. - Straighten and tighten loose linen whenever necessary. - Make one side of the bed completely before going to the other side. - The large hem goes to the top of the bed.

Question 37

General Instruction for Bedmaking - Wash hands before & after the procedure. - Don’t expose the client unnecessarily. - Protect the client from draught. - Don’t cover the client’s face while placing the linen. - Don’t mix clean linen with soiled linen. - Do not let the linen touch your body or uniform. - Keep a reasonable distance from the face of the client to prevent cross-infection.

Question 38

General Instruction for Bedmaking - All equipment should be collected before starting. - Bed should be made in such a way that patients can be put in it without difficulty. - The bed should be free from crumbs and creases and should give maximum comfort to the patient. - Pillows and other bed accessories should be well arranged to give support where necessary.

Question 39

General Instruction for Bedmaking - The patient's face should never be covered by sheets or blankets. - Extra assistance should be available, and if necessary, one should be called upon to help lift the patient. - When pillows are being shaken, the nurse should turn away from the patient. - The open side of a pillow case should be away from the main door of the ward.

Question 40

General Instruction for Bedmaking - Always have a dirty linen bin at hand in which to put dirty linen. - Dirty linen should not be carried across the ward to prevent cross-infection. - Allow room for the patient’s feet for free movement or turning when placing the top sheet over the patient. - Any conversation during bedmaking should not be on personal matters between the nurses. - Always wash hands before and after bedmaking.

Question 41

Things to Remember – Unoccupied Bed - Raise the bed to a comfortable working height. - Wash your hands before and after every patient contact. - Gather all the equipment needed. - Roll the soiled linen away from your body. - Place the soiled linen in the linen bag or linen hamper. Never on the floor. - Return the bed to the lowest horizontal position when you are finished. - To make a closed bed into an open bed, fanfold the sheets to the foot of the bed. - The smooth side of the hem faces the patient.

Question 42

Things to Remember – Occupied Bed - Explain the procedure to the patient before beginning. - Protect the patient’s privacy. - Cover the patient with a bath blanket. - Make sure the side rail is up on the side you are not working on. - When finished, make a toe pleat over the patient’s toes to prevent the weight of the linen from pressing down on the toes.