Chapters 11 and 12: Admitting, Transferring and Discharging Flashcards
Vertical distance from the bottom of the feet to the top of the head.
Height
Starting point of a patient’s health status or condition, used as a reference for comparing future measurements or changes.
Baseline
Listing personal items a patient brings with them to a healthcare facility.
Inventory, Belonging List
Device used to accurately measure a patient’s weight.
Scale
Mass or quantity of heaviness of an individual.
Weight
Barrier designed to protect the mattress and bedding from fluids, stains, and potential contamination.
Bed / Linen Protector
Small table or cabinet designed to hold items a patient might need while in bed.
Bedside Stand
Device that patients can use to alert nursing staff or other healthcare providers when they need assistance.
Call Light
The natural cycle of physical, mental, and behavior changes that the body goes through in a 24-hour cycle.
Circadian Rhythm
Unoccupied hospital bed, fully covered with linens, ready to be used for a new patient.
Closed Bed
Narrow sheet placed under a patient, to facilitate safe and easy repositioning.
Draw/Lift/Transfer Sheet
Container for holding vomitus.
Emesis Basin
Method of folding bed linens, to create an open, accessible bed for a patient.
Fan Fold
Neatly and precisely folded or tucked, often used in bed linens to create a clean, crisp appearance.
Mitered Corner
Bed which is being used by a patient/resident.
Occupied Bed
Clean bed with fan-folded linens, awaiting patient/resident admission.
Open Bed
A mobile, adjustable table designed to be positioned over a bed.
Overbed Table
Fabric panel used to create temporary partitions, primarily to provide privacy and reduce spread of infection.
Privacy Curtain
Barriers attached to the sides of a bed, designed for safety.
Side Rails
Pleats sheets that allow patients to be able to move feet, and prevent pressure ulcers from developing.
Toe Pleat
Bed that is clean, and ready for use, but not currently occupied by a patient.
Unoccupied Bed
