Chapter 12

Question 1

what can be stored inside the bedside stand

Answer 1

wash basin, emesis basin, soap dish and soap, bath blanket, toilet paper, personal hygiene items

Question 2

what can be kept in an overbed table

Answer 2

meals or personal care, should be kept clean and free of clutter/contaminated items.

Question 3

circadian rhythm

Answer 3

24 hour day-night cycle or sleep pattern which affects body temp and hormone productioin

Question 4

insomnia

Answer 4

inability to fall asleep or remain asleep

Question 5

occupied bed

Answer 5

bed made while the resident is still in the bed

Question 6

unoccupied bed

Answer 6

bed made while no resident is in the bed

Question 7

closed bed

Answer 7

bed completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place

Question 8

open bed

Answer 8

closed bed that is changed by folding the linen down to the foot of the bed and is ready to receive a resident

Question 9

surgical bed

Answer 9

accept residents who are returning to bed on stretchers, gurneys.