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Chapter 21 CNA
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A drawsheet placed between the bottom sheet and cotton drawsheet to keep the mattress and bottom linens clean and dry is a | padded waterproof drawsheet |
| A small sheet placed over the middle of the bottom sheet. | Drawsheet |
| A draw sheet made of cotton that helps keep the mattress and bottom linens clean is a | cotton draw sheet |
| In nursing centers, a complete linen change is usually done | On the person's bath or shower day |
| Beds are made | To promote comfort and prevent skin breakdown |
| A closed bed is | Not in use |
| An open bed is | In use; the top linens are folded back so that the person can get into bed |
| When making a bed, medical asepsis is practiced by | Holding the linens away from your uniform |
| If extra clean linens are brought to a person's room, you should | Put the unused linens in the laundry because they are contaminated |
| ID | identification |
| Which of these linens will be collected first when making a bed? | Mattress pad |
| When you remove used linens, which of these actions is incorrect? | Gather all used linens in 1 large roll |
| You allow the person the right of personal choice when you | Allow the person to choose the time when you make the bed |
| When caring for a person in the home, the linens are usually changed | Weekly or more often if the person asks you to do so |
| A padded waterproof drawsheet | Protects the mattress and bottom linens from dampness and soiling |
| When caring for a person at home, the mattress and linens may be protected with all of these except | A plastic trash bag |
| When you are delegated to make a bed, why do you need to know the person's schedule for treatments, therapies, and activities? | It is best to change linens after the treatment or when the person is out of the room. |
| When making a bed in the home, you should | Follow the person's wishes unless he or she asks you to do something unsafe |
| When making a bed, you are using good body mechanics when you | Raise the bed to a comfortable height to work |
| When a person is discharged, what is done in addition to changing the bed? | The bed system is cleaned and disinfected |
| When making a bed, position the the bottom flat sheet with | The hem stitching facing outward, away from the person |
| When the top sheet, blanket, and bedspread are in place on the bed | All top linens are tucked together under the foot of the bed and the corners mitered |
| The pillow is placed on the bed | So the open end is away from the door |
| An open bed is made | The same as a closed bed with the top linens fan-folded to the foot of the bed |
| When you change the linens for a comatose person, it is important to | Explain each step of the procedure to the person before it is done |
| When making an occupied bed, a bath blanket is used to | Cover the person for warmth and privacy |
| When making an occupied bed for a person who does not used bed rails, you should | Have a co-worker on the other side of the bed |
| When making an occupied bed | Tuck the used bottom linens and the clean bottom linens under the person |
| Which of these steps is not done when making a surgical bed | Tuck all top linens under the mattress together and make mitered corners |
| The close bed are made for: | 1. Residents and home care patients who are up for most or all of the day: Top linens are folded back at bedtime. Clean linens are used as needed. 2. New patients and resident: The bed is made after the bed frame and mattress are cleaned and disinfec |
| Making a closed bed: | Collect clean linen: Mattress pad (if needed) Bottom sheet (flat sheet or fitted sheet) Water proof drawsheet or waterproof pad (if needed) Cotton drawsheet (if needed) Top sheet Blanket Bedspread A pillowcase of each pillow Bath towel(s) Hand t |
| The Open bed: | A closed bed becomes open bed by [fan-folding back the top linen]. The person can get into bed with ease. Make this bed for: -Newly admitted person arriving by wheelchair -Persons who are getting ready for bed Persons who are out of bed for a shor |
| The Occupied bed: | When make an occupied bed when the person stays in bed. Keep the person in good alignment. Follow restrictions or limits in the person's movement or position. Explain the procedure step to the person before it is done. This is for people in the coma or |
| Making an Occupied bed: | Collect the following: Gloves Laundry bag Clean linen Paper towels (if you need a barrier for clean linens) |
| The Surgical Bed: (recovery bed or post-operative bed) | It is a form of open ned. Top linens are folded to transfer the person from a stretcher to the bed. These beds are made for persons: -Returning to their room for surgery. A complete linen change is needed. -Who arrive at the agency by ambulance. A |
| In nursing home: | A complete linen change is usually done on the person's bath day. This may be once or twice a week. |
| In home care: | Lonen changes in the home are usually done weekly. |
| The cotton draw sheet: | Protect the person from contact with plastic or rubber and absorbs moisture. -are often used [without waterproof draw sheets]. -It [reduces heat recession and absorbs moisture]. Instead of using plastic-covered mattress. -It is used as [assist device t |