Deck 34: Beds and Bed Making

Question 1

What type of bed will the support worker make if the client stays up all day?

A)Closed bed
B)Open bed
C)Occupied bed
D)Hospital bed

Answer 1

A

Question 2

What should the support worker follow when changing linens soiled with blood or body fluids?

A)The Material Safety Data Sheet
B)Standard Practices
C)Standard Practices and Transmission-Based Precautions
D)The Kardex

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Lauren has not heard of a turning pad before.What does she need to know about this?

A)It could cause incontinence.
B)It could protect the client's skin from friction and shearing.
C)It could increase the risk for a health care-associated infection.
D)It could increase friction and shearing.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Shirley has soiled the sheets.When the support worker removes the dirty linens, what must he wear?

A)Gloves
B)A gown
C)A face mask
D)Goggles

Question 5

Lenny, a support worker, has been assigned to help a family with their newborn.Which of the following statements about cribs and crib linens is correct?

A)The crib mattress should be soft and comfortable.
B)The mattress must fit tightly into the crib.
C)The mattress must be at least 45 cm (20 inches) lower than the top of the crib rails.
D)Bumper pads should be used until the baby is 12 months old.

Question 6

When handling clean linens, which of the following will the support worker follow?

A)Medical asepsis
B)Surgical asepsis
C)Transmission-Based Precautions
D)Contact Precautions

Question 7

When an incontinence pad is used, which of the following is true?

A)It must be completely under the bottom sheet.
B)It must be completely pulled tight and free of wrinkles.
C)It protects the bedsheets from body fluids
D)It must be completely covered by the bottom sheet.

Question 8

Which of the following can be used as an assistive device to turn and move a client in bed?

A)Mattress pad
B)Bottom sheet
C)Incontinence pad
D)Sliding pad

Question 9

Fred, a support worker, is carrying clean linens into his resident's room.How should the linen be handled?

A)With forceps
B)Close to his body and uniform
C)Away from his body and uniform
D)With gloves on.

Question 10

The support worker is removing dirty linens from a client's bed.Which of the following is correct?

A)Remove all dirty linens at once.
B)Roll each piece away from you.
C)Keep the side that touched the client outside the roll.
D)Place dirty linen on the floor.

Question 11

Which of the following pieces of linen is used to protect the bedsheets?

A)Mattress pad
B)Bottom sheet
C)Incontinence pad
D)Pillowcase

Question 12

Which of the following will cause the spread of microorganisms?

A)Shaking linens
B)Placing dirty linens in a laundry bag
C)Rolling dirty linens away from you
D)Performing hand hygiene before handling clean linens

Question 13

A client is not feeling well and will spend most of the day in bed.What kind of bed should the support worker make after the client's bath?

A)Closed bed
B)Open bed
C)Occupied bed
D)Hospital bed

Question 14

In facilities, when are beds are usually made?

A)In the morning
B)Before visitors arrive
C)When the client is up for the day
D)Weekly, on the client's bath day

Question 15

The support worker brings extra linen into the resident's room.Which statement regarding extra linen is correct?

A)Extra linen should be left in the resident's closet.
B)Extra linen should be returned back to the linen cart when finished.
C)Extra linen is now considered contaminated.
D)A and C

Question 16

A client is weak and cannot leave the bed.What kind of bed will the support worker make?

A)Closed bed
B)Open bed
C)Occupied bed
D)Hospital bed

Question 17

In private homes, how often are beds usually made?

A)In the morning after a bath/shower
B)Before visitors arrive
C)When the client is up for the day
D)According to the client's care plan and routine

Question 18

Which of the following goes on the bed first?

A)Bedspread
B)Blanket
C)Bottom sheet
D)Incontinence pad

Question 19

Which statement about changing linens is correct? Linens are always changed:

A)When they become loose or wrinkled
B)If there are crumbs on them
C)At bedtime
D)When they become wet, damp, soiled, or very wrinkled

Question 20

Where should Fred place the clean linens?

A)On the floor
B)On top of dirty linens
C)Under dirty linens
D)On a clean surface

Question 21

The following statements about an alternating pressure mattress are true except:

A)It is a special mattress that has alternating areas of pressure of air, gel, or water baffles.
B)It is a special mattress to reduce the risk for pressure sores.
C)It is important when making a bed with an alternating pressure mattress to ensure that layers of bed linens do not reduce the effectiveness of the baffle action.
D)It is important that bottom sheets are tucked in tightly beneath the mattress.

Question 22

How often are wet, damp, or soiled linens changed?

A)Right away
B)After meals
C)After the client's shower or bath
D)Each shift

Question 23

How often are linens straightened and tightened?

A)Daily
B)After the client's bath or shower
C)At bedtime
D)Whenever needed

Question 24

Which of the following statements about bumper pads used in cribs is correct?

A)Bumper pads must cover the entire side of the crib.
B)Bumper pads must fit snugly against the slats.
C)At least six straps or ties are needed to hold bumper pads in place.
D)Bumper pads are no longer recommended.

Question 25

When following safety measures while making clients' beds, what should the support worker do?

A)Lower the bed position after making the bed.
B)Wear gloves when putting linen on bed.
C)Raise the bed position after making the bed.
D)Always raise the bed rails after making the bed.

Question 26

After making an occupied bed, what must the support worker do?

A)Place the call bell within the client's reach.
B)Raise the bed.
C)Ask the nurse to check your work.
D)Raise the bed rails.

Question 27

Which of the following linens must be tight and wrinkle-free?

A)Bottom sheet
B)The blanket
C)The bedspread
D)The pillowcase

Question 28

The support worker will apply the principles of proper body mechanics while making a client's bed.In doing so, what position should the bed be in during the process?

A)Fowler's position
B)Raised position
C)Unlocked position
D)Low position

Question 29

The support worker is making an occupied bed.What position is the client placed into?

A)The supine position
B)The prone position
C)Semi-Fowler's position
D)Fowler's position