Hospital Bed Skills Review

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts related to hospital bed skills, safety, and patient care practices.

Acute Care Bed

A type of hospital bed used for patients needing immediate medical attention.

Calm Breathing

A technique to promote relaxation and reduce stress; often used in medical settings.

Long Term Care Bed

A bed found in nursing homes or retirement homes designed for patients requiring extended care.

Patient Transfer Stretcher

A device found in hospitals used to transport patients from one location to another.

Emergency Transport Stretcher

A stretcher used by paramedics to move patients to hospitals in emergencies.

Pinch Points

Areas where a part of a person’s body can be caught between two objects; poses a risk of injury.

Entrapment Zones

Specific areas on a hospital bed where patients could potentially get trapped.

Safety Checklist

A list of criteria to ensure that a hospital bed is safe to use.

Body Mechanics

Proper physical alignment and method to lift and move patients safely.

Medical Bed Function

The operation and features of a medical bed, including adjustable height and side rails.

Do’s of Hospital Bed Use

Guidelines to ensure the safe operation of a hospital bed.

Don’ts of Hospital Bed Use

Safety precautions to avoid risks while using a hospital bed.

Bedsores Prevention

Strategies for positioning patients to prevent skin breakdown and sores.

Supine Position

Lying on the back; one of the positions to prevent bedsores.

Semi-Fowlers Position

A reclining position where the head is elevated between 30 to 45 degrees.

Prone Position

Lying on the stomach; another position used for patient care.

SIMS Position

A sleeping position where the patient is on their side, lying with one leg bent.

Trendelenburg Position

A position where the bed is tilted with the head lower than the feet.

Side-lying Position

A position where the patient lies on their side, commonly used to enhance comfort.

Making a Hospital Bed

The procedure of preparing a bed for patient use, ensuring clean and smooth linens.

Hand Hygiene (HH)

The practice of cleaning hands to prevent infection and contamination.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Gear worn to protect individuals from exposure to hazards, especially infectious materials.

Draw Sheet

A sheet used to help move or slide patients in a hospital bed.

Hospital Bed Adjustments

Modifications made to a hospital bed's height and position for patient comfort and safety.

Patient Comfort Checks

Regular assessments to ensure patient well-being in bed.

Bed Rails Safety

The importance of ensuring side rails are used appropriately to prevent patient falls.

Maintenance of Electric Components

Regular checking of the hospital bed's electric functions to ensure safety and usability.

Functional Bed Rails

Ensuring that side rails on a hospital bed operate correctly for patient safety.

Operational Brakes

The need for functioning brakes to secure the position of a hospital bed during use.

Smooth Linens

A requirement for bed linens to be neatly arranged without wrinkles.

Crisp Hospital Corner

A method of folding sheets to ensure a tidy appearance on hospital beds.