Bedmaking & Bathing Test Review

Which step of the bathing procedure might cause a patient the most embarrassment or discomfort?

• Walking to the bathroom

• Shampooing hair

• Perineal care

• Washing the back

How high should the bed be raised to change linens?

• Umbilicus height

• Shoulder height

• Hip height

• Knee height

Which type of linen is used to cover patients during procedures to keep patients warm and to preserve modesty and dignity?

• Bottom sheet

• Top sheet

• Spread

• Bath blanket

At what temperature should bath water be?

• 75°F

• 105°F

• 95°F

• 65°C

What is the purpose of mitered corners?

• To prevent blankets from falling off the bed

• To place several days of linens on the bed at one time

• To prevent the patient from slipping off the bed

• To secure linens to the mattress

An open bed is typically made from which kind of bed?

• Closed

• Unoccupied

• Occupied

• All of the above

Mr. Smith is assigned to room 17, but he is currently at physical therapy. Which bedmaking procedure applies

• Open

• Closed

• Unoccupied

• Occupied

In what position should you move the bed to prepare for bedmaking?

• Raised horizontal

• Head elevated

• Foot elevated

• Lowest horizontal

In what situation is a partial bed bath used?

• When the patient is able to safely ambulate

• When the patient can do some of the bathing

• When the patient needs the assistant to do all of the bathing

• When the doctor orders it

At what end of the bed is the bottom sheet tucked under the mattress?

• Head of the bed

• Foot of the bed

• All of the above