Bed Making
Bed positions
Nursing care activities for patients with
feeding tubes (NG tube or Gtube).
feeding tubes (NG tube or Gtube).
100
These practices include washing hands, avoiding shaking linens, and keeping soiled linen off the floor to prevent the spread of germs.
What is aseptic technique/clean technique when handling bed linen? 
100
This position places the patient flat on their stomach with the head turned to one side, and may be used to help raise sputum from the lungs.
What is the prone position? 
100
Used to drain the GI tract by suction to prevent post-operative vomiting, obstruction, or gas formation, diagnose disease, wash out stomach contents, and provide a feeding route for patients unable to eat by mouth.
What is a NG Tube Functions 
200
This type of bed is made for a new admission or after discharge, with the top linens pulled up and neatly folded.
What is a closed bed? 
200
This position places the patient on their side and is often used to relieve pressure on bony areas or for comfort during sleep.
What is the "position on the side," or the "lateral position," 
200
When caring for a patient with an NG tube, the CNA must ensure.
What is checking that the tubing is free of kinks and not under the patient? 
300
This practice helps prevent skin irritation and pressure injuries by keeping the bed clean, dry, and wrinkle-free.
What is proper bed making? 
300
This position, with the backrest raised 45° to 90°, helps patients eat, breathe more easily, and relieve symptoms of angina.
What is Fowler’s position? 
300
This phrase, often abbreviated as NPO, indicates that a patient should not consume food or fluids by mouth.
What is “nothing by mouth”? 
400
This type of bed is made while the patient/resident is still in it, requiring careful technique to ensure comfort and safety.
What is an occupied bed? 
400
This position is used for rectal temp, rectal procedures and enemas, with the patient lying on the left side and the right leg flexed.
What is the Sims position? 
400
Even when a patient is NPO, they may be allowed to suck on these items to help keep the throat slightly moist.
What are ice chips, throat lozenges, or hard candy? 
500
These practices help ensure patient/resident comfort and well-being: keeping the bed clean, dry, and wrinkle-free; using a mattress pad if ordered; maintaining a well-made and attractive bed; ensuring the call bell is clipped to the linen; and using personal items like personal pillows to support reality orientation.
What are the principles of proper bed making.
500
This position lowers the head of the bed and raises the foot, requires a doctor’s order, and is used to treat HoTN .
What is Trendelenburg position? 
500
Nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, discomfort, a distended abdomen, coughing, care of indigestion or heartburn, elevated temperature, signs and symptoms of respiratory distress, increased pulse rate, and care of flatulence.
What are the observations a CNA should report for patients with nasogastric or gastrostomy