Chpt 21 Wkbk): Bed Making

Question 1

Padded waterproof drawsheet

Answer 1

a drawsheet placed between the bottom sheet an cotton darwsheet to keep the mattress and bottom linens clean and dry

Question 2

drawsheet

Answer 2

a small sheet placed over the middle of the bottom sheet

Question 3

cotton drawsheet

Answer 3

drawsheet made of cotton that helps keep the mattress and bottom linens clean

Question 4

in nursing centers, a complete linen change is usually done where?

Answer 4

on the person’s bath or shower day

Question 5

why are beds made

Answer 5

promote comfort and prevent skin breakdown

Question 6

what is a bed called thats not in use

Answer 6

a closed bed

Question 7

what is an open bed

Answer 7

in use; the top linens are folded back so the person can get into bed

Question 8

how is medical asepsis practiced when making a bed

Answer 8

holding the linens awat from your uniform

Question 9

what should you do if extra linens are brought to a person’s room

Answer 9

put the unused linens in the laundry because they’re considered contaminated

Question 10

when making a bed, which linen do you collect first?

Answer 10

mattress pad (if needed)

Question 11

what do you do when you remove linens

Answer 11

roll each piece away form you

top and bottom sheets,draw sheets and pillowcases are always changed
blanket and bedspread may be re-used for the same person

Question 12

you allow the person the right of personal choice when you…

Answer 12

allow the person to choose the time you make the bed

Question 13

when caring for a person in the home, the linens are changed…

Answer 13

weekely or more often if person asks you to

Question 14

a padded waterproof drawsheet does what?

Answer 14

protects the mattress and bottom linens from dampness and soiling

Question 15

when caring for a person t home, the mattress and linen my be protected w/ all of these…

Answer 15

a flat folded in half
a cotton drawsheet
a plastic mattress protcetor

Question 16

when you’re delegated to make a bed, why do you need to know the person’s schedule for treatments,therapies and activites?

Answer 16

it’s best to change linnens after the treatment when the person is out of the room

Question 17

when making abed in the home, you should…

Answer 17

follow the person’s wishes unless he or she asks you to do something unsafe

Question 18

when making a bed, you’re using good body mechanics when you…

Answer 18

raise the bed to a comfortable height to work

Question 19

when a person is discharged, what is done in addition to changing the bed?

Answer 19

the bed system is cleaned and disinfected

Question 20

when making a bed, position the bottom flat sheet with…

Answer 20

hem stitching facing outward, away from the person

Question 21

when the top sheet,blanket, and bedspread are in place on the bed, how many linens are tucked in under the foot of the bed?

Answer 21

All linens are tucked together under the foot of the bed and the corners are mitered

Question 22

when you change the linens for a comotose person, it is important to do what?

Answer 22

explain each step before it’s done

Question 23

when making an occupied bed for a person who doesnt use bed rails you should..

Answer 23

have a co-worker on the other side of the bed

Question 24

when making an occupied bed what should your tuck under the person

Answer 24

tuck the used bottom linens and the clean bottom linens under the person

Question 25

which of these steps is done when making a surgical bed

Answer 25

tuck all top linens under the mattress together and make mitered corners

Question 26

name the list from 1-13 in the order you would collect the linens to make a bed

Answer 26

1) mattress pad if nedded
2) Bottom sheet(flat or fitted)
3) Plastic drawsheet,waterproof drawsheet or waterproof under-pad(if needed)
4) Cotton drawsheet(if needed)
5) top sheet
6) blanket
7) bedspread
8) pillowcase(s)
9) bath towel(s)
10) hand towel
11) washcloth
12) gown
13) bath blanket

Question 27

beds are made everyday to promote, prevent, prevent what?

Answer 27

promote comfort
prevent skin breakdown
prevel pressure ulcers

Question 28

when doing home care, what guidelines should you follow when doing laundry

Answer 28

wear gloves
rinse them in cold water
treat the stain
wash-dry linens

Question 29

when handling used linens its important as a team member that you…

Answer 29

don’t over fill the container
linens must not overflow from carts
if you see a fully cart, fill a full cart or place an item in a cart that will cause an odor empty it.
place items in the right location and follow agency policy for dirty linen