Healthcare Bed Making and Infection Control Quiz

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What is one of the reasons mentioned for the importance of maintaining a hygienic environment?

Enhancing room decor

Boosting room fragrance

Improving room aesthetics

Maintaining health of skin and prevent pressure injuries (correct)

What is included in the basic room equipment for a client's room?

Overbed table, bedside table, chair, and bed (correct)

Bookshelf, study desk, computer, and bed

Television, gaming console, mini-fridge, and bed

Artificial plants, decorative curtains, bean bag chair, and bed

What is one of the factors to consider for the client's room environment and maintaining comfort?

Overwhelming room fragrances

Colorful and vibrant room decor

Excessive clutter and messiness

Room neat and orderly (correct)

What is one of the objectives for Week #5 mentioned in the text?

Explain how to incorporate infection prevention and control practices during bed making Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of placing beds in the lowest position after being made?

To prevent falls and minimize injury if the patient falls out of bed Signup and view all the answers

Why should soiled linen not be placed on the floor?

To prevent the spread of microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

When and why are mitred corners made during bed making?

To ensure a snug fit of the bottom sheet and reduce wrinkling Signup and view all the answers

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

Assessment of the patient's mobility and positioning needs Signup and view all the answers

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

To maintain the patient's privacy and warmth Signup and view all the answers

Why are toe pleats made during bed making?

To ensure a secure fit of the linens at the foot of the bed Signup and view all the answers

What principle of body mechanics should be applied to bed making?

Use proper movements to conserve time and energy Signup and view all the answers

Why should bedpans and urinals be rinsed and stored after use?

To prevent the spread of infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of placing beds in the lowest position after being made?

To prevent falls and injuries to clients Signup and view all the answers

Why should bedpans and urinals be rinsed and stored after use?

To prevent odors and maintain cleanliness Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons mentioned for the importance of maintaining a hygienic environment?

To minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections Signup and view all the answers

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

Assessment of the client's mobility and any special needs Signup and view all the answers

What are the risk factors for impaired skin integrity?

Reduced sensation, nutrition and hydration alterations, vascular insufficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct technique for nose care?

Encouraging the client to remove secretions by blowing into a tissue or using a wet cloth or applicator moistened in water or saline Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of foot care?

Washing and soaking feet daily, applying lotion, cleaning under toenails, and trimming them straight across Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when cleaning the ears?

Sharp objects or cotton-tipped applicators in the canal Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of eye care?

Using a clean washcloth to wash and soak crust on eyelids and washing from inner to outer canthus Signup and view all the answers

What does hair care involve?

Shampooing based on the client's routine, brushing, and shaving with proper techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for nail care?

Soaking fingers, cleaning under nails, trimming nails, shaping them with a file, and pushing cuticles back gently Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in assessments during bath time?

Skin, nose, hair, mouth, eyes, nails, ears, feet, mobility, and cognition Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a back rub?

Promotes relaxation, relieves muscular tension, stimulates circulation, improves sleep, reduces blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and pain, and enhances comfort Signup and view all the answers

What is important for diabetes mellitus assessment?

Checking for neuropathy, characterized by a loss of sensation, and assessing sensation to light touch, pain, and temperature Signup and view all the answers

What are the risk factors for feet and nails?

Peripheral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and foot ulcers Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bathing and Skin Care Principles

Bathing and skin care involve assessing skin integrity, providing privacy, maintaining warmth, promoting independence, and ensuring infection control.
Assessments during bath time cover skin, nose, hair, mouth, eyes, nails, ears, feet, mobility, and cognition.
Hair care involves shampooing based on the client's routine, brushing, and shaving with proper techniques.
Eye care includes using a clean washcloth to wash and soak crust on eyelids and washing from inner to outer canthus.
Ears should be cleaned with a moistened washcloth, avoiding sharp objects or cotton-tipped applicators in the canal.
Nose care involves encouraging the client to remove secretions by blowing into a tissue or using a wet cloth or applicator moistened in water or saline.
Risk factors for impaired skin integrity include immobilization, reduced sensation, nutrition and hydration alterations, secretions and excretions on the skin, vascular insufficiency, and external devices.
Foot care includes washing and soaking feet daily, applying lotion, cleaning under toenails, and trimming them straight across.
Nail care involves soaking fingers, cleaning under nails, trimming nails, shaping them with a file, and pushing cuticles back gently.
Risk factors for feet and nails include peripheral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and foot ulcers, which are predisposing factors for lower extremity amputation.
Diabetes mellitus assessment should include checking for neuropathy, characterized by a loss of sensation, and assessing sensation to light touch, pain, and temperature.
A back rub promotes relaxation, relieves muscular tension, stimulates circulation, improves sleep, reduces blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and pain, and enhances comfort.

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Test your knowledge of bed making and creating a hygienic environment for clients in the healthcare setting. This quiz covers infection prevention, control practices, and techniques for both occupied and unoccupied bed making.