Chapter 34- Beds and Bed making Practice Questions And Well Elaborated Answers.

Complete bed rest - correct answer client is never out of bed partial bed rest - correct answer client can get up to use bathroom A clean dry, wrinkle free bed promotes - correct answer comfort and safety, prevent skin breakdown and pressure ulcers Alternating pressure mattress - correct answer a special mattress that has alternating areas of pressure of air, gel or water to reduce pressure sores flat bed - correct answer is sleeping position, used for bed bath Low Fowler's position - correct answer the head of bed is elevated 15-30 degrees Semi Fowler's position - correct answer the head of bed is raised30-45 degrees High Fowler's position - correct answer the head of bed is raised 45-90 degrees, used to eat or watch tv closed bed - correct answer is made when the bed is expected to be unoccupied for several hours or days. after a discharge of a client or for new client. Top linen pulled up, bedspread over pillow. open bed - correct answer is made shortly before the bed is to be occupied. The linens are fan folded back so that the client can get into bed easily. clients getting ready for bed. Surgical bed - correct answer is an open bed that linens are fan folded narrow at the foot of bed so a person can be transferred from stretcher to bed easily. (feet don't get caught) Occupied bed - correct answer is made when the client stays in the bed .Cover client with top sheet Four things to keep in mind when doing an occupied bed - correct answer 1) keep client in good alignment 2) follow care plan of clients movement restrictions 3)EXPLAIN procedure to client before you do it 4) raise bed to maintain good body mechanics Most important concept in bedmaking - correct answer the bottom sheet and incontinence pad must remain wrinkle free to prevent bedsores and skin breakdown.