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list 3 actions taken by the nurse to limit transfer of microorganisms while
changing bed linens - ANSWER ✔✔use proper ppe, keep soiled linen
away from uniform, never shake linens, do not put dirty linens on floor,
clean linens must not touch floor
list 2 actions taken by the nurse to reduce strain on themselves while
making the bed - ANSWER ✔✔raise the bed, don't bend, move back
and forth to opposite sides, don't stretch, have all supplies ready before
starting
, 2 assessments that the nurse should make prior to making the patient's
bed - ANSWER ✔✔determine if patient can get out of bed, give bath
first before changing linens, determine if this is a good time for the
patient
define complete bed bath - ANSWER ✔✔administer to totally
dependent patient in bed
define partial bed bath - ANSWER ✔✔only a specific part of body is
bathed
define sponge bath - ANSWER ✔✔patient is in chair at the sink and
does what they can by themselves
define bag bath - ANSWER ✔✔use premoistened clothes that are
disposed of after use, and you do not rinse the patients skin
5 guidlines for bathing a patient - ANSWER ✔✔privacy, safety,
warmth, independence, anticipate needs
Describe the procedure for placing an immobile patient on a bedpan. -
ANSWER ✔✔Lower head of the bed. Turn patient away from you.
Position bedpan against buttocks with wide rim under the lower
back/buttocks. Turn patient back toward you and make sure bedpan is
centralized under the patient. Push bedpan down into the bed while