FON BEDMAKING Flashcards
- Which objective of bedmaking focuses on minimizing
sources of skin skin irritation?
a) To promote the client’s comfort
b) To provide a clean, neat environment for the client
c) To provide a smooth, wrinkle-free bed foundation
d) To prevent the buildup of allergens in the bedding
c
2-3. Give at least 2 assessment procedures
being done prior to Bedmaking.
- Clients health status to determine that the client can safely go out of bed.
- clients blood pressure, pulse, and respirations if indicated
- Client’s mobility status
- tubes and equipments connected to the client
- What is the primary reason why you need to monitor
the client’s blood pressure prior to bedmaking?
a) To ensure the client is comfortable during the process.
b) To identify any signs of dehydration.
c) To detect potential orthostatic hypotension.
d) To evaluate the effectiveness of pain management
- What type of bedmaking technique is utilized when
the bed will be empty for a while, ensuring cleanliness
and protecting the linens from exposure?
a) Unoccupied Closed Bed
b) Unoccupied Open Bed
c) Occupied Bed
d) Surgical Bed
b
- Which of the following statements defines an Unoccupied
Closed Bed in bedmaking practice?
a) It is made when the client will be returning to bed shortly.
b) It involves leaving the bed open with linens folded down to
the foot of the bed.
c) It is made when the bed will be empty for a longer duration,
with linens fully made and tightly tucked in for cleanliness and
protection.
d) It is specifically designed for clients requiring continuous
monitoring and care.
c
7-8. Give at least 2 aseptic techniques that
should be performed prior to bedmaking.
- washes hands befre the procedure.
- Handles linen carefully
- Holds linen away from uniform
- prevents linen from touching the floor.
9-10. Give at least 2 proper body mechanics
practices in bedmaking.
- Avoids bending back, when bending, place 1 foot forward and flexes knees while rocking backward
- Faces the direction being moved
- Lifts the matresses with palm up and tucks with palm down.
True/False
Strip and make up on one side as
much as possible before working on
the other side.
True
True/False
To avoid, unnecessary trips to the
linen supply area, gather all linen
before starting to strip a bed
True
Purposes of BEDMAKING
1.To promote the client’s comfort.
2. To provide a clean, neat environment for
the client.
3. To provide a smooth, wrinkle-free bed
foundation, thus minimizing sources of skin irritation.
Assessment prior to BEDMAKING
- Client’s health status to determine that the
client can safely get out of bed. - Client’s blood pressure, pulse, and
respirations if indicated. - Client’s mobility status.
- Tubes and equipment connected to the client.
Is made when the bed will be empty for a longer duration. It
involves fully making the bed with fresh linens and covering it entirely.
UNOCCUPIED CLOSED BED
UNOCCUPIED CLOSED BED INDICATIONS:
- Patient Transfer
- Operating Room 3.Preparation
- Isolation Precautions
- Room Cleaning
- Patient Transport
ASEPSIS
- hands before the procedure
- Handles linens carefully
- Holds linens away from uniform
- Prevents linen from touching the floor
PROPER BODY MECHANICS
- Avoids bending back. When bending, places one foot forward and flexes knees while rocking backward.
- Faces the direction being moved.
- Lifts the mattress with palm up and
tucks with palm down.