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STNA bed/unit
Bedmaking, Care of pt's room & Admission/Discharge
Question | Answer |
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Occupied Bed | making bed with pt in it |
Unoccupied Bed | Making bed without pt in it |
Bed Cradle | Metal frame placed between bottom & top sheets to hold blankets off pt's feet |
Foot Board | Padded board placed at end of bed to keep feet aligned in 90 degree position |
Pressure Relief Mattress | mattress used to decrease potential for pressure sores/ulcers |
Closed bed | Bed with top blanket or cover pulled up over the pillow. Bed is "made." |
Open bed | Covers are fan-folded to end of bed so pt can get into it easier. Used more often in hospitals. |
Surgical bed | Covers are fan-folded to the side away from door. |
Mitered Corner | Method of folding and tucking bottom edge of sheets/blankets to help secure them onto bed. |
Overbed Table | Table which is able to go over bed or chair and may be raised or lowered. |
Call Light | Method of allowing pt to signal that assistance is required, usually by pushing a call button. |
Absorbent Pads | Pads placed on bed over bottom sheet to absorb liquids, such as urine. May also be used as draw sheet. |
Admission Process | Procedure for welcoming a new pt and completing documentation according to your job description. |
Discharge Process | Procedure for assisting to pack up pt's belongings prior to leaving. |
Transferring pt | Procedure for assisting to be taken home or to another healthcare facility. |
Admission Inventory | Listing all items pt brings with them during their admission to facility |
AMA | pt leaves medical facility without Dr's permission or "against medical advice." |