Types Of Bed Making Definition

Question 1

Making of Closed or Unoccupied Bed

Answer 1

A closed bed in one that is unoccupied. The whole bed, including the pillow, is covered with a top sheet or bed cover

Question 2

Making of Surgical or post-operative bed

Answer 2

A surgical bed is made specifically for a post-operative patient regardless of anesthetic use. However, this type of bed need not be restricted to post-operative patients but could be made to receive patients undergoing medical treatments and who may have severe physical limitations due to illness.

Question 3

Making of Occupied Bed

Answer 3

An occupied bed is one which the occupant remains constantly on bed even while the linens are being changed the bed is made.

Question 4

Making of Open Bed

Answer 4

An Open Bed is one that is made to receive an incoming admitted patient

Question 5

Bed stripping

Answer 5

The technique of removing soiled linens from the patient’s bed