14 Questions
What is the purpose of placing the soiled rubber sheet between the bed railings?
To keep the mattress clean and protected
How does the caregiver ensure the patient has enough space for their feet?
By creating a toe pleat at the top sheet
Why does the caregiver ask the patient about their preference for the side rails?
To adjust the bed rails according to their medical condition
What does the caregiver do with the soiled linens after removing them from the bed?
Puts them in the hamper in the correct order
Why does the caregiver help position the patient comfortably in the middle of the bed?
To ensure the patient is safe and comfortable
What does the caregiver offer to do if the patient needs anything else?
Answer any questions they may have
What is the first step the student nurse takes to make the patient's bed?
Perform hand hygiene to avoid the spread of microorganisms
Why does the student nurse loosen the linens on one side of the bed?
To make it easier to change the linens
What is the purpose of raising the side rail?
To ensure the patient's safety while the nurse is working on the other side
Why does the student nurse fold or roll the soiled linens neatly towards the patient's back?
To keep things organized and clean and prevent loss of articles
What is the purpose of placing a rubber sheet and draw sheet on top of the bottom sheet?
To provide extra protection and comfort
How does the student nurse fold the clean top sheet?
With a 12-18 inch fold back from the head part
What does the student nurse use the old pillowcase as?
A temporary hamper for the soiled linens
Why does the student nurse raise the side rail again after making the bed?
To ensure the patient's safety while getting in and out of bed
Study Notes
Bed Making Procedure
- Perform hand hygiene to avoid the spread of microorganisms before making the bed.
- Gather fresh linens and place them on a chair at the foot of the bed.
- Loosen the linens on one side of the bed, starting from the top near the head down to the feet.
- Help the patient turn onto their side (lateral position) for a moment, and raise the side rail for safety.
- Loosen the linens at the foot area, and fold or roll the soiled linens neatly towards the patient's back.
- Spread out the fresh bottom sheet, tucking the extra length at the head and sides securely.
- Add a rubber sheet and draw sheet on top of the bottom sheet for extra protection and comfort.
- Lay down the clean top sheet, tucking the excess at the foot and making sure the corners are nicely folded.
- Replace the soiled top sheet with a fresh one, and remove the old sheet without inconvenience.
Changing Pillowcase and Finishing Touches
- Change the pillowcase, using the old one as a temporary hamper for the soiled linens.
- Place the clean pillow on the freshly made side of the bed and help the patient move to this side.
- Raise the side rail again for safety.
- Tidy up the other side of the bed by rolling up the soiled linens and putting them in the hamper in the correct order.
- Place the soiled rubber sheet between the bed railings at the foot of the bed to protect the mattress and keep everything clean.
- Pull out each clean linen one by one and tuck them in according to sequence, creating a toe pleat at the top sheet for ample space.
- Help position the patient comfortably in the middle of the bed.
- Adjust the bed rails as needed based on the patient's condition for their safety.
- Offer the patient the option to have the side rails up or down.
- Ensure all clean linens are tucked in nicely for the patient's comfort.
This quiz assesses a nursing student's understanding of the step-by-step process of making a patient's bed in a hospital setting.
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