Ch 10 Bedmaking & Unit Care

Question 1

Sleep

Answer 1

helps improve cognitive function & promotes emotional health

Question 2

Problems caused by not sleeping well

Answer 2

-decreased immune system function

-irritability

Question 3

overbed table is also known as ___________.

Answer 3

tray table

-only for meals if other use, need to put down a towel

Question 4

night stand also known as ________________.

Answer 4

night stand

top drawers —–> toiletries
2nd drawer ——> bed pan/urinal (must be bagged)

Question 5

bariatrics

Answer 5

branch of medicine that deals w causes, prevention, & treatment of obesity

Question 6

incontinence

Answer 6

the inability to control the bladder or bowels, which leads to an involuntary loss of urine or feces

Question 7

open bed

Answer 7

a bed made w/ linen folded down to the foot of the bed

Question 8

closed bed

Answer 8

a bed completely made w/ the bedspread & blankets in place

Question 9

draw sheet

Answer 9

an extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet; used for moving resident

-prevent skin tearing

-paper chuck