Chpt 21 Wkbk): Bed Making Flashcards
Padded waterproof drawsheet
a drawsheet placed between the bottom sheet an cotton darwsheet to keep the mattress and bottom linens clean and dry
drawsheet
a small sheet placed over the middle of the bottom sheet
cotton drawsheet
drawsheet made of cotton that helps keep the mattress and bottom linens clean
in nursing centers, a complete linen change is usually done where?
on the person’s bath or shower day
why are beds made
promote comfort and prevent skin breakdown
what is a bed called thats not in use
a closed bed
what is an open bed
in use; the top linens are folded back so the person can get into bed
how is medical asepsis practiced when making a bed
holding the linens awat from your uniform
what should you do if extra linens are brought to a person’s room
put the unused linens in the laundry because they’re considered contaminated
when making a bed, which linen do you collect first?
mattress pad (if needed)
what do you do when you remove linens
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
you allow the person the right of personal choice when you…
allow the person to choose the time you make the bed
when caring for a person in the home, the linens are changed…
weekely or more often if person asks you to
a padded waterproof drawsheet does what?
protects the mattress and bottom linens from dampness and soiling
when caring for a person t home, the mattress and linen my be protected w/ all of these…
a flat folded in half
a cotton drawsheet
a plastic mattress protcetor
when you’re delegated to make a bed, why do you need to know the person’s schedule for treatments,therapies and activites?
it’s best to change linnens after the treatment when the person is out of the room
when making abed in the home, you should…
follow the person’s wishes unless he or she asks you to do something unsafe
when making a bed, you’re using good body mechanics when you…
raise the bed to a comfortable height to work
when a person is discharged, what is done in addition to changing the bed?
the bed system is cleaned and disinfected
when making a bed, position the bottom flat sheet with…
hem stitching facing outward, away from the person
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?
All linens are tucked together under the foot of the bed and the corners are mitered
when you change the linens for a comotose person, it is important to do what?
explain each step before it’s done
when making an occupied bed for a person who doesnt use bed rails you should..
have a co-worker on the other side of the bed
when making an occupied bed what should your tuck under the person
tuck the used bottom linens and the clean bottom linens under the person
which of these steps is done when making a surgical bed
tuck all top linens under the mattress together and make mitered corners
name the list from 1-13 in the order you would collect the linens to make a bed
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
beds are made everyday to promote, prevent, prevent what?
promote comfort
prevent skin breakdown
prevel pressure ulcers
when doing home care, what guidelines should you follow when doing laundry
wear gloves
rinse them in cold water
treat the stain
wash-dry linens
when handling used linens its important as a team member that you…
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
