Week 4 Chapter 21

Question 1

Beds must always be

Answer 1

Clean and dry

Question 2

How to handle clean linen

Answer 2

Hold away from body
Must be placed on clean surface
Collect in reverse order

Question 3

Closed bed

Answer 3

Client is not expected to return to bed

Question 4

Open bed

Answer 4

Client will be likely in and out of bed
Fan fold blankets back

Question 5

Handle dirty linen

Answer 5

Always wear gloves
Check for personal belongings
Roll away from you
Remove each item separately
Never place on floor

Question 6

Making occupied bed

Answer 6

Roll client on to side
Roll sheets to centre
Change gloves
Put on new sheets
Roll client over
Remove sheet
Change gloves
Pull over clean sheets
Roll client onto back
Change top sheets
Preform hand hygiene

Question 7

What to remember for making a bed

Answer 7

Toe pleats
Keep arms out
Change gloves

Question 8

Do you have to wear gloves when making bed

Answer 8

Only when handling soiled linen

Question 9

What you need when making bed

Answer 9

Fitted sheet, incontinence pad, sheet, coloured blanket, pillow case

Question 10

When bed is raised

Answer 10

Never leave client alone

Question 11

Trendelenburg position

Answer 11

The head of the bed is lowered and the foot of the bed is raised

Question 12

Reverse trendelenburg position

Answer 12

The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is lowered

Question 13

Linen is changed

Answer 13

When wet, damp, or soiled

Question 14

The bottom sheet needs to be

Answer 14

wrinkle free

Question 15

Alternating pressure mattress should be used

Answer 15

For clients prone to skin breakdown

Question 16

If a client refuses to have his linen changed

Answer 16

You should follow the clients wishes