Nursing Assisting Chapter 10 - Bedmaking and Unit Care

List three function that sleep performs (LO 2)?

1. Rest for the mind and body so that energy is restored. 2. Replace old cells with new ones 3. Provide new energy to organs

Describe the different between a closed bed and an open bed (LO 7)?

A close-bed is made for residents who will be out of bed all day; completely made with bedspread, blankets, pillows in place. A open-bed is folding linen down to the foot of the bed

Why should linen never be shaken (LO 70?

Because it may spread airborne contaminants.

What is usually stored in the bedside stand (LO 5)?

Emesis basin, bath basin on top shelf. urinals, and bedpans in bottom shelf. Personal articles in top drawer; Soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs and brushes in top drawer. Telephone and personal items kept on top of stand.

The inability to fall asleep or stay asleep is known as (LO 30?

Insomnia

Define Disposable Equipment (LO 6)?

Items; cups, tissue, gloves, paper gown, masks, disposal razors and pads that should be toss after one use.

Where should the call light always be placed (LO 6)?

Keep the call light within the resident reach before you leave the room.

Which of the following is a type of stimulant that may prevent resident from sleeping (LO 4)?

Nicotine

While making a occupied bed, what should be observed by a nursing assistant (LO 7)?

Occupied bed is make while the resident is in the bed, NAs should observed resident skin during this time for signs of breakdown.

What is the overbed table used for? Can a bedpan be placed on it (LO 5)?

Overbed table is used for food and personal items. The bedpan should not be placed on the overbed table.

Multiple Choice A disruption of breathing while a person is sleeping is known as (LO 30?

Sleep apnea

Why should NAs carry clean linen away from their uniforms (LO 7)?

So that is will not become contaminated

When is a surgical bed made (LO 7)?

Surgical bed is made so that it can easily accept residents who must return to bed on stretchers or gurneys.

Which of the following is a type of depressant-substance that causes calmness and drowsiness (LO 4)?

Wine