Basic Nursing SkillsQuestion 82 of 200
When making an occupied bed, the CNA should:
a.Pull the soiled linen out from under the resident in one strong motion, then smooth the clean sheet over the mattress from the head of the bed down
b.Raise the bed to working height, lower side rail on working side, keep resident covered with bath blanket, roll resident to opposite side, fan-fold soiled linen, place clean linen, then roll resident over the roll to the clean side and complete
c.Lower both side rails fully, leave the resident uncovered so the linen can be reached, and work from the foot of the bed toward the head
d.Stand on the lower bed frame to tuck the corners, keeping the bed flat and both rails down
Explanation
Occupied bed making protects safety and dignity: raise bed to working height (ergonomics), keep one rail up to prevent falls, drape the resident with a bath blanket (privacy/warmth), turn the resident to the far side, roll/fan-fold soiled linen, place and tuck clean linen, then roll resident over the linen ridge to the clean side. Lowering both rails (c), forceful pulling (a), and climbing on bed (d) are unsafe.
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