Unit 3 - Bedmaking & Positioning

Question 1

Which linens do you change every day?

Answer 1

Soaker

Pillow case

Question 2

Protocols for Bedmaking

Answer 2

1. Hold linens away from body
2. Have linen cart nearby
3. Bed proper working height
4. Minimum # linens, no wrinkles
5. Work in pairs

Question 3

Which types of pt’s need repositioning

Answer 3

Frail vulnerable pt’s

Question 4

How often to reposition

Answer 4

EVERY 2 hours day & night

Question 5

Benefits of repositioning

Answer 5

Promote lung expansion
decrese Decubitus ulcers
pressure injuries

Question 6

Which of the following is the most significant hazard of restricted mobility?

a. Foot drop
b. Tachycardia
c. Deep vein thrombosis
d. Orthostatic hypotension

Answer 6

c. Deep vein thrombosis

Question 7

When a patient is immobilized, which of the following positions is preferred to prevent skin breakdown?
A. Semi-Fowler’s
B. Side-lying with knees flexed
C. Prone with upper extremities flexed
D.Supine with lower extremities extended

Answer 7

A. Semi-Fowler’s