Chapter 19 Bedmaking Vocabulary Flashcards

A complete set of 50 vocabulary flashcards derived directly from Chapter 19: Bedmaking.

Bedmaking

A procedure that promotes comfort and well-being of the client, is important for infection control, and helps prevent skin breakdown and pressure ulcers.

Bedmaking Primary Purpose

To promote comfort and well-being of the client.

Bedmaking Infection Control Role

An important component of care that aids in infection control and helps prevent skin breakdown and pressure ulcers.

Mattress Pad

A linen supply that protects the mattress and protects the client's skin.

Draw Sheet

A linen supply that protects mattress and skin, helps with repositioning, and saves time and supplies when soiling occurs.

Bed Protector

A linen supply that protects mattress and skin, helps with repositioning, and saves time and supplies when soiling occurs.

Mattress Protection Linens

Linens including mattress pads, draw sheets, and bed protectors that protect the mattress.

Skin Protection Linens

Linens such as mattress pads, draw sheets, and bed protectors that protect client skin.

Repositioning Linens

Linens including draw sheets and bed protectors that help with repositioning the client.

Soiling Management Supplies

Draw sheets and bed protectors that save time and supplies when soiling occurs.

Comfort & Dignity Linens

Linens including blankets, bedspreads, pillows & cases, and bath blankets that provide warmth, modesty, personal preference, and encourage independence.

Blankets

Linens that provide warmth and modesty to support client comfort and dignity.

Bedspreads

Linens used to provide warmth and modesty for client comfort and dignity.

Pillows & Cases

Comfort and dignity linens that support personal preference and client comfort.

Bath Blankets

Linens used to provide warmth and modesty for the client.

Blanket Purpose

To provide warmth and modesty as part of comfort and dignity linens.

Bath Blanket Purpose

To provide warmth and modesty for the client during care.

Bedspread Purpose

To provide warmth and modesty to the client.

Client Independence in Bedmaking

Encouraged by allowing the use of personal bedding when permitted.

Personal Bedding

Bedding brought by or chosen for the client to encourage independence and accommodate personal preference when allowed.

Pressure-Relieving Mattress

A bedmaking supply used for pressure injury prevention while protecting skin and alignment.

Bed Cradle

A bedmaking supply that protects skin and alignment by preventing pain or skin breakdown.

Footboard

A bedmaking supply that protects skin and alignment by preventing foot drop.

Foot Drop Prevention

Achieved through the specific use of a footboard.

Bed Cradle Purpose

To prevent pain or skin breakdown while protecting skin and alignment.

Pressure-Relieving Mattress Purpose

Prevention of pressure injuries.

Box 19-1

The reference section containing Guidelines for Handling Linens.

Guidelines for Handling Linens

Review guidelines contained in Box 19-1.

Mitered Corner

A bedmaking fold technique designed to be neat, secure, and prevent wrinkles to protect skin.

Mitered Corner Purpose

To create a neat and secure corner while preventing wrinkles, which protects skin.

Closed Bed

An empty or unoccupied bed with no client in bed.

Unoccupied Bed

Another term for a closed bed where no client is present in the bed.

Closed Bed Client Status

No client in bed.

Open Bed

A bed ready for a client, with wheels locked, bed in lowest position, and call light clipped to bottom sheet.

Open Bed Safety Setup

Ensuring wheels are locked, the bed is in the lowest position, and the call light is clipped to the bottom sheet.

Open Bed Call Light Placement

Clipped to the bottom sheet.

Open Bed Height Position

Set in the lowest position.

Open Bed Wheel Status

Locked.

Surgical Bed

A bed prepared ready to receive a client via stretcher.

Surgical Bed Preparation

Raising the bed height to match the stretcher and locking wheels before transfer.

Surgical Bed Transfer Protocol

Lock wheels before transfer and raise bed to match stretcher.

Surgical Bed Target Client

A client being received via stretcher.

Occupied Bed

A bed made while occupied by a client who is unable to get out of bed.

Occupied Bed Client Status

Client is unable to get out of bed.

Box 19-2

The reference section containing Guidelines for Bedmaking.

Guidelines for Bedmaking

Review guidelines contained in Box 19-2.

Skin Breakdown Prevention Supplies

Supplies including mattress pads, draw sheets, bed protectors, and bed cradles that help prevent skin breakdown.

Alignment Protection Supplies

Supplies including pressure-relieving mattresses, bed cradles, and footboards that protect skin and alignment.

Chapter 19 Topic

Bedmaking.

Surgical Bed Transfer Device

Stretcher.