Bedmaking

The open bed

• is made when the patient is discharged. 
• has the top bedding fanfolded at the foot.
• has the top bedding folded to one side.
• is made with the patient in bed.

After making the bed.

• return the bed to the lowest position.
• always unlock the bed wheels
• always cover the pillow with the bedspread.
• raise the side rails.

Bed linen is always changed 

• every other day.
• when soiled.
• weekly.
• only when the patient requests it.

When you are making a patient's bed, the corner of the top sheet accidentally touches the floor. You should

• remove the sheet and place it in the soiled linen hamper.
• tuck the corner under the mattress so it does not contact the patient. 
• place the part that touched the floor at the foot of the bed and continue making the bed.
• use the sheet that touched the floor on the bottom and get a clean top sheet. 

A well-made bed is important to good patient care and well being.

• True
• False

If you are unfamiliar with the type of bed being used for the patient, do not try to operate it. 

• True 
• False

A draw sheet may be used to lift and move the patient. 

• True 
• False 

After making the unoccupied bed, raise the side rails. 

• True
• False

The clean linen cart may be stored uncovered in the hallway.

• True
• False

Avoid shaking soiled linen.

• True
• False