Healthcare Bed Making and Infection Control Quiz
12 Questions
2 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is one of the reasons for maintaining a hygienic environment in the client's room?

  • Enhancing room decor
  • Encouraging physical activity
  • Preventing pressure injuries (correct)
  • Improving social interaction
  • Why is it important to minimize odors in the client's room?

  • To reduce the risk of infection (correct)
  • To encourage appetite
  • To improve sleep quality
  • To create a more pleasant environment
  • What are some basic room equipment mentioned in the text?

  • Dresser, mirror, nightstand, and armchair
  • Bookshelf, computer desk, ottoman, and rug
  • Overbed table, bedside table, chair, and bed (correct)
  • Television, refrigerator, microwave, and sofa
  • What should be considered when maintaining the client's room environment?

    <p>Impact of excess noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should beds be placed in the lowest position after being made?

    <p>To prevent falls and injuries to the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of assessments need to be made prior to making a bed?

    <p>Assessment of the patient's skin condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are linens folded to decrease microorganisms and increase ease of making the bed?

    <p>To reduce the risk of linen contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When and why are mitred corners made during bed making?

    <p>To secure the linens and prevent wrinkling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose for using a bath blanket during bed making?

    <p>To create a barrier between the patient and the linens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principles of body mechanics would you apply to bed making?

    <p>Using the strongest muscles to avoid strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are gloves necessary for bed making?

    <p>No, as long as the nurse washes their hands before and after</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When making an unoccupied bed, what should be done with the old linen?

    <p>Place it in a designated hamper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser