Healthcare Bed Making and Infection Control Quiz

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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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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