HST-CNA - Making an Unoccupied Bed

The video tutorial guides viewers through the process of making a bed in a healthcare setting. It begins with washing hands and setting up equipment, followed by adjusting the bed and removing soiled linen. The tutorial then covers applying clean linen, ensuring it is wrinkle-free, and concludes with applying the top linen and pillowcase, leaving the bed neatly made according to facility policy.

What is the first step to take before starting the bed-making procedure?

• Assemble the equipment

• Wash your hands

• Adjust the bed height

• Remove soiled linen

When preparing the bed, what should you do after placing the bed in a flat position?

• Apply the bottom sheet

• Remove the soiled linen

• Elevate the bed to the appropriate height

• Lower the bed

How should you handle soiled linen to prevent contamination?

• Place it on the floor

• Avoid shaking and touching it to your uniform

• Touch it to your uniform

• Shake it vigorously

What is important to ensure when applying the bottom sheet to the mattress?

• It is loosely fitted

• It is colorful

• It is placed on top of the pillow

• It is straight and centered

How should the pillowcase be placed on the pillow?

• With zippers and tags on the outside

• Without any pillowcase

• With the pillowcase inside out

• With zippers and tags on the inside