Occupied Bed Making Quiz

What should you check before entering the room for occupied bed making?

• The patient's temperature

• Additional precautions

• The patient's diet plan

• The patient's medication schedule

What is the first step upon entering the room for occupied bed making?

• Explain the procedure

• Check bed brakes

• ID yourself

• Don PPE if needed

What should you do after knocking and asking permission to enter?

• Check the patient's ID

• Hand hygiene

• Set up the table

• Raise bed to waist level

What is the purpose of raising the bed to waist level?

• To make the patient comfortable

• To prevent back strain

• To improve visibility

• To adjust the bed height

What is the correct order of gathering supplies for occupied bed making?

• Fitted sheet, flannel, turning pad

• Flannel, fitted sheet, turning pad

• Turning pad, fitted sheet, flannel

• Disposable blue pad, flannel, fitted sheet

What should be done with the turning pad after rolling it towards the patient?

• Leave it loose

• Tuck it firmly underneath the patient

• Place it on top of the patient

• Remove it from the bed

What is the first step in the "SET UP" section?

• Open blue pad

• Provide privacy

• Raise bed to waist level

• Place hamper at bottom of bed

What should be done after explaining the procedure to the patient?

• Set up the table

• Check bed brakes

• Get consent

• Perform hand hygiene

What should be done after removing old linens from underneath the patient?

• Place in hamper.

• Dispose of them immediately.

• Fold and keep aside.

• Wash them.

What is the final step before ending the skill?

• Lower the bed to the lowest level.

• Raise the side rail.

• Change the pillowcase.

• Make a toe pleat.