Deck 10: Bed Making

Question 1

When making the open fan-folded bed,pull the cuff of the bedding to the head of the bed.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Before leaving the client after making an occupied bed,be sure that

A)the top bedding has been tucked in with a square corner.
B)the head of the bed is elevated.
C)the bed is in the highest horizontal position.
D)the side rails are up,when ordered or indicated.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

When you are making the occupied bed,which of the following should you do before you remove the top sheet?

A)fold the blanket and the spread off to one side
B)fold the top sheet toward the client's feet
C)cover the patient with a bath blanket or sheet
D)fold all corners towards the client

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Soiled linen may be placed

A)on the floor of the client's room.
B)on the floor in the hallway.
C)in the dirty linen hamper.
D)on the patient's chair.

Question 5

The occupied bed is one with a client in it.

Question 6

To prevent the spread of germs

A)dirty linen must be folded inward.
B)dirty linen should never be placed on the floor.
C)dirty linen should not touch your scrubs or uniform.
D)all of the above

Question 7

When gathering linen to make a bed,put the spread on the top of the pile.

Question 8

When making the bed,

A)do not shake the linen to avoid spreading germs.
B)shake the sheets vigorously to remove wrinkles.
C)shake the dirty linen to remove debris.
D)shake the blankets daily to air them.

Question 9

Rules to remember when making beds include:

A)wrinkles are uncomfortable for the patient
B)practice good mechanics and follow standard precautions when making any bed
C)do not take extra linens into the client's unit
D)all of the above

Question 10

When changing the pillowcase,you should

A)hold the pillowcase at the center of the end seam and with your hand outside the case,turn the case back over your hand.
B)drop pillow into the case while holding the case next to the uniform.
C)tuck the pillow under your chin and pull the case over the pillow.
D)all of the above

Question 11

After making an occupied bed,leave the bed in the high position.

Question 12

Which of the following is the correct order of bedmaking tasks?

A)assemble linen,wash hands,make bed,adjust bed to lowest position
B)adjust bed to lowest position,wash hands,assemble equipment,make bed
C)assemble equipment,make bed,adjust bed to lowest position,wash hands
D)wash hands,assemble equipment,adjust bed to lowest position

Question 13

When making an occupied bed,which of the following should you do before having the client turn on to his/her back?

A)spread the blanket
B)spread a clean top sheet
C)change the pillowcase
D)pull all bottom sheets tight and tuck them in to remove all wrinkles

Question 14

Always keep the blankets tucked in at the end of the bed,even if the client requests it untucked.

Question 15

When making a closed bed

A)place the bottom sheet even with the head of the mattress.
B)make one entire side first.
C)make the entire bottom of the bed first.
D)change the pillowcase first.

Question 16

Linens placed on a client's client's bed,but NOT used,may be taken to the next
client's room.

Question 17

When you are making the closed bed,the draw sheet is positioned to cover the entire
mattress.

Question 18

The plastic mattress cover should touch a client's skin

A)if there is a draw sheet.
B)if the patient is a bed wetter.
C)never.
D)if the doctor ordered it.

Question 19

Which of the following should you NOT do to the top sheet when making the closed bed?

A)tuck it in at foot of the bed
B)make a mitered corner at the foot of the bed
C)tuck it in at the sides
D)put a large hem at the head of the bed

Question 20

You are making an occupied bed.You have removed the top sheet and have correctly positioned the client on his/her side.Which of the following is the correct procedure to follow next?

A)Fold all bottom sheets toward the client and slide him/her to the center of the bed.
B)Fold all corners on the bottom sheets toward the client .
C)Fold all bottom sheets toward the patient and tuck toward his/her chest.
D)Fold the draw sheet toward the patient and tuck it against his/her back.