Offering Bedpans

Question 1

Ideally used for defecation of clients
who are unable to use a commode
or comfort room due to physical
impairment

Also used by female clients for
urination

Answer 1

Bedpan

Question 2

Types of Bedpans

Answer 2

REGULAR OR HIGH-BACK

SLIPPER / FRACTURE PAN

Question 2

What are the Purposes of a Bedpan?

Answer 2

To assist a helpless or weak patient in voiding and defecation

To maintain continence

To demonstrate how to use the bedpan with assistance

Question 3

Document:

Answer 3

color
odor
amount and consistency of urine and feces
condition of the perineal area

Question 4

A plastic or metal receptacle for
urine used by males

Answer 4

Urinal

Question 5

Leave the client for __ to __ minutes if it is safe
or until the client signals. Remain if the
patient needs support when standing at
the bedside.

Answer 5

2-3

Question 6

Wipe the penis around the ______ _______ with a tissue

Answer 6

urethral orifice

Question 7

Measure the urine if _____ is monitored

Answer 7

I&O

Question 8

TRUE OR FALSE?
Each client in the hospital is provided with
a separate bedpan or urinal

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

TRUE OR FALSE?
A clean bedpan cover is not placed over the
bedpan after use

Answer 9

FALSE
A clean bedpan cover IS placed over the
bedpan after use

Question 10

➢ Bedpans and urinals should always be
handled from the _______

Answer 10

Outisde

Question 11

High-back bedpans need to be supported with____ _____ on its ____ of support

Answer 11

Both Hands

Base