Bed Making

Question 1

Definition of bed making?

Answer 1

It is the act of arranging the bed sheets in the bed and prepare it for use.

Question 2

Purpose of bed making?

Answer 2

• To prevent the spread of pathogens in the patient’s environment.
• To prevent pressure ulcers/bed sores.
• To prevent cross contamination

Question 3

General guidelines of bed making?

Answer 3

• wash your hands before and after procedure
• explain the procedure for cooperation
• don’t expose the client

Question 4

Infection control in bed making?

Answer 4

• Use gloves.
• When folding it should be away from your body

Question 5

Types of bed?

Answer 5

( O2C3FAP)
Open bed - the patient can easily go back since the top sheet is open

Occupied bed - the bed is occupied or the patient is in it.

Closed bed - the bed is closed and it can be a reserve bed when there’s a new patient.

Cradle bed - this bed is used for skin sensitive patients or patients with burns. (The top sheet is loose in the patient’s lower limbs)

Cardiac bed - used for a patient with heart disease. The bed is 30-45 degrees fowler’s position for lung expansion

Fracture bed - used for patients with fracture.

Amputation bed - Used for patients with amputated leg

Postoperative bed - bed that it is used after surgery.

Question 6

Materials for bed making?

Answer 6

1. Gloves - for protection
2. Bottom sheet - to hold the mattress not to slip away
3. Rubber sheet/ mackintosh - water proof plastic that protects the bottom sheet.
4. Draw sheet - it cover the mackintosh or rubber sheet.
5. Top sheet - it covers the patient.
6. Pillow - to provide comfort
7. Pillow case - it covers the pillow

Question 7

Materials for disinfecting?

Answer 7

• basin
• washcloth
• dinsifectant