Bedmaking Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What bed is empty as the time it is made and is the easiest bed to make? - correct answer-unoccupied bed When no client has been assigned to the bed, it is made as a _____________. - correct answer-closed bed What bed is already assigned to the client? - correct answer-opened bed To make this bed, the top covers are pulled up to the head of the bed over the bottom covers. - correct answer-closed bed To make this bed, the top covers are fan-folded to the foot of the bed so the client ...

Bed Making - correct answer-- A way of preparing the appropriate bed based on the condition of the patient which adopts scientific principles of nursing. - One of the important nursing techniques to prepare various types of bed for patients or clients to ensure comfort and useful position for a particular condition. Fanfold - correct answer-- Folding the edge of the sheet used in the bed 6-8 inches outward Mitered corner - correct answer-- A means of anchoring sheet on mattresses. - Meth...

whats the purpose of bed making ? - correct answer-to provide comfort and protection for a patient who is restricted to bed for a long period of time why must care be taken when bed when beds are made ? - correct answer-must be wrinkles free wrinkles can cause ? - correct answer-pressure ulcers (bed sores dcubists ulcers) and discomfort what are mitered corners used for ? - correct answer-to hold linens under mattress and in place firmly what is a mitered corner? - correct answer-a s...

Why is it important to avoid wrinkles in the bed linens? - correct answer-They causee discomfort and can lead to the information of pressure ulcers. Why are mitered corners used on all types of beds? - correct answer-Used to hold the linens firmly in place. 2 purposes for making an open bed. - correct answer-- To welcome a new patient. - For patients who are ambulatory or out of bed for short periods of time. Difference between Closed Bed & Open Bed - correct answer-Closed bed is a ...