NUR 3028 Hygiene- bed making sample questions and Answers 2024

The nurse is directing nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to make an occupied bed. What will the nurse say to minimize the risk of disease transmission to staff and patient during the bed change?

a. "You'll need to apply Standard Precautions during this task."
b. "Be aware that the bed might be contaminated with blood."
c. "Soiled linen should be rolled toward your uniform."
d. "Keep the linen bag at the foot of the bed." - a. "You'll need to apply Standard Precautions during this task."

The nurse is changing the bed linen of a patient on bed rest. When the nurse is ready to make the other side of the bed, what will the nurse do before having the patient turn onto the side that has already been made?

a. Lower the head of the bed
b. Raise the side rails
c. Apply the top sheet
d. Discard the soiled linen in the linen bag - b. Raise the side rails

Which action ensures that a patient will not have unnecessary pain during a linen change?

a. Discontinue the bed change if the patient expresses or displays physical signs of pain.
b. Explain the procedure to the patient before beginning the linen change.
c. Administer a prescribed analgesic 30 to 60 minutes before the bed change if needed.
d. Postpone the bed change if the patient reports having physical pain before you begin. - c. Administer a prescribed analgesic 30 to 60 minutes before the bed change if needed.

What would the nurse instruct the nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to do before making an unoccupied bed if the mattress is soiled?

a. Wash the mattress with hot water.
b. Wipe off moisture with antiseptic solution, and dry thoroughly.
c. Flip the mattress.
d. Apply a waterproof pad over the soiled area. - b. Wipe off moisture with antiseptic solution, and dry thoroughly.

What will the nurse do right after placing a clean top sheet on the patient?

a. Make a cuff with the top of the sheet
b. Make a horizontal toe pleat
c. Tuck the remaining portion of the sheet under the foot of the mattress
d. Remove the bath blanket - d. Remove the bath blanket

The nurse is preparing to make an occupied bed for a patient who is on aspiration precautions. What will the nurse do to ensure the safety of this patient during the bed change?

a. Keep the head of the bed no lower than a 30-degree angle
b. Fold a pillow in half and place it under the patient's head
c. Lower the bed to a flat position and place two pillows beneath the patient's head
d. Ask another caregiver to hold the patient's head during the bed change - a. Keep the head of the bed no lower than a 30-degree angle

For a surgical bed, why is the linen formed into a triangle and fanfolded away from the side on which the patient will be transferred?

a. To protect the linen from soiling
b. To ensure that the toe pleat is not pulled out
c. To keep the linen out of the way during the transfer
d. To keep the flat sheet taut during the transfer - c. To keep the linen out of the way during the transfer

When making a surgical bed with no patient present, at which time is it unnecessary to perform hand hygiene?

a. Before making the bed
b. After gloving, washing the mattress with an antiseptic solution, and ungluing
c. After disposing of soiled linen that is not visibly soiled
d. After fanfolding the sheets to complete the open bed - c. After disposing of soiled linen that is not visibly soiled