Chapter 20

Question 1

beds are used to what ?

Answer 1

• promote comfort
• prevent skin breakdown
• prevent pressure injuries

Question 2

when are beds made ?

Answer 2

everyday, usually in the morning while person is out of room

Question 3

to keep beds neat and clean:

Answer 3

• change linens when wet / soiled / damp
• straighten linens when loose / wrinkled
• check linens to remove food / crumbs or other items (dentures, eyeglasses, hearing aids, etc.)

Question 4

closed bed

Answer 4

bed not in-use / person out most of day; is ready for new person after being disinfected

Question 5

open bed

Answer 5

bed ready for use; top linens fan-folded to foot of bed

Question 6

occupied bed

Answer 6

bed made with person in it

Question 7

surgical bed

Answer 7

made to transfer person bed to stretcher’ introduce person from ambulance

Question 8

linens to make bed ?

Answer 8

• bottom sheet
• top sheet
• bedspread
• pillow / pillow case

Question 9

linens for personal hygiene ?

Answer 9

• bath towel
• hand towels
• washcloths
• gowns / pajamas
• bath blankets

Question 10

bath blanket

Answer 10

covering used for privacy / warmth during bathing / hygiene / care measures and while making occupied bed

Question 11

drawsheet

Answer 11

small sheet placed over the middle of bottom sheet to keep mattress / bottom linens clean

Question 12

what else can flat sheet be used as ?

Answer 12

flat sheet folded in half can serve as drawsheet / assisting device

Question 13

waterproof under-pad

Answer 13

absorbent pad w/ quilted top layer and waterproof bottom layer; used for incontinence / moving device

Question 14

order of usage of linens:

Answer 14

1) mattress pad (if needed)
2) bottom fitted / flat sheet
3) drawsheet (if needed)
4) waterproof under-pad (if needed)
5) top sheet
6) blanket (if needed)
7) bedspread
8) pillowcase(s)

Question 15

how to handle linens properly ?

Answer 15

• practice asepsis
• wash hands before handling clean linens / after removing used linens
• hold away from uniform / body
• never shake linens
• never place on floor / clean surface
• only rinse / sort linens in designated cleaning room
• bag used linens in room they were used (biohazard bag for blood / OPIM linens)
• do not carry used linens outside room unbagged

Question 16

how to collect used linens ?

Answer 16

• removed 1 at a time
• rolled each linen away from you (soiled side being turned into the middle / each other)
• put into leak-proof containers / bags
  ALWAYS TIE BAG IN UNIT BEFORE LEAVING IT

Question 17

in hospitals, what parts of bed linens are changed daily ?

Answer 17

• bottom / top sheet
• drawsheet
• waterproof under-pad

Question 18

in hospitals, what parts of bed linens don’t have to be changed daily ?

Answer 18

• bed spread
• mattress pad
• blankets

Question 19

in nursing homes, what part of bed linens are changed daily ?

Answer 19

nothing; complete linen changes are done a person’s bath / shower day (1-2 times a week)

Question 20

what do you need to know before making bed ?

Answer 20

• what bed to make
• if drawsheet / disposable pad / bed protector is needed
• if person uses bed rails
• person’s activity schedule
• position /mobility limits of person
• if bed needs to be locked in certain position

Question 21

what is the purpose of a toe pleat ?

Answer 21

prevents pressure on toes from top linens

Question 22

a resident is showering and will be out of the bed for the day you will…

Answer 22

make a closed bed w/ clean linens

Question 23

when making an occupied bed…

Answer 23

explain to the person that they will roll over a “bump”