Bedmaking Flashcards
What is the definition of Bedmaking?
Its the proper adjustment of bed linens to promote patient comfort and prevent spread of microorganisms
What is its purpose
- client comfortability
- decrease pathogens in clients environment
- allow patient to have clean, dry, and wrinkle free linens
- reduces potential for skin breakdown and helps control odor
what are the principles of infection control
- microorganisms move through space via air currents and through conduction
- Proper handwashing prevents microorganisms from spreading via conduction
what are the principles of body mechanics
- person or object more stable when center of gravity close to the base of support
- always point your body towards direction of the task
- Lower the head of the client before moving him or here
What are the equipment needed?
- bottom sheet
- rubber sheet
-cotton drawer sheet - top sheet
- pillow case
- clean working gloves
- extra pillow
What are the 2 types of beds
Standard and Special
This type of bed has firm matress
Standard Bed
This type of bed maintains strict body alignment and rotates on its axis
Special Bed
This bed is operated electrically by pushing buttons to rotate the bed. It permits frequent turning.
Circoelectric Bed
Fill in the blanks bellow
Width ___________
Height __________
Length __________
Width 3ft
Height 26 inches or 2.2ft
Length 6.6ft
Identify which parts of the bed does this function:
- Prevents patient from falling
- helps patient change positions
Side rails
Identify which parts of the bed does this function:
- prevent bed from accidently moving
- enamble easy rolling movement
Wheel locks or Caster
Identify which parts of the bed does this function:
- It calls for assistance from health personel
Patient Signal
Identify which parts of the bed does this function:
- it changes the position of the patient on the bed
Electronic or manual controls
Identify which parts of the bed does this function:
- Frame used to prevent bed clothes from touching all or part of client’s body
- For client’s with fractures extensive burns, and open or painful wounds
Bed Cradle
