{"id":1618,"date":"2024-09-26T18:29:42","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T22:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/hcalabtheoryandpractice\/chapter\/introduction-5-2\/"},"modified":"2024-09-27T18:08:33","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T22:08:33","slug":"introduction-5","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/hcalabtheoryandpractice\/chapter\/introduction-5\/","title":{"raw":"5.1 Introduction","rendered":"5.1 Introduction"},"content":{"raw":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A well-made bed is an essential contribution to the client's feeling of well-being. Comfort and appearance of the bed are important, and the Health Care Assistant must be able to make a bed that is neat and free of wrinkles. Most beds found in health care facilities can be adjusted to suit the client's needs and comfort.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--learning-objectives\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learning Objectives<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nUpon completion of this unit<span style=\"text-align: initial; font-size: 1em;\">, the successful student will be able to:<\/span>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"text-align: initial; font-size: 1em;\">M<\/span>ake and straighten beds (unoccupied and occupied).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify the basic bed positions.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe how to handle linens according to the rules of medical asepsis.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe general rules for bed making.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe competent bed-making procedures.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Terms to Know<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>[pb_glossary id=\"547\"]Fanfold[\/pb_glossary]<\/li>\r\n \t<li>[pb_glossary id=\"546\"]Fitted sheet[\/pb_glossary]<\/li>\r\n \t<li>[pb_glossary id=\"545\"]Flat sheet[\/pb_glossary]<\/li>\r\n \t<li>[pb_glossary id=\"606\"]Fowler's position[\/pb_glossary]<\/li>\r\n \t<li>[pb_glossary id=\"548\"]Mitre[\/pb_glossary]<\/li>\r\n \t<li>[pb_glossary id=\"539\"]Reverse Trendelenberg[\/pb_glossary]<\/li>\r\n \t<li>[pb_glossary id=\"543\"]Semi-Fowler's position[\/pb_glossary]<\/li>\r\n \t<li>[pb_glossary id=\"1025\"]Slider sheets[\/pb_glossary]<\/li>\r\n \t<li>[pb_glossary id=\"557\"]Soaker pad[\/pb_glossary]<\/li>\r\n \t<li><span lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">[pb_glossary id=\"609\"]Supine position[\/pb_glossary]<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li>[pb_glossary id=\"542\"]Trendelenberg position[\/pb_glossary]<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A well-made bed is an essential contribution to the client&#8217;s feeling of well-being. Comfort and appearance of the bed are important, and the Health Care Assistant must be able to make a bed that is neat and free of wrinkles. Most beds found in health care facilities can be adjusted to suit the client&#8217;s needs and comfort.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--learning-objectives\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learning Objectives<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Upon completion of this unit<span style=\"text-align: initial; font-size: 1em;\">, the successful student will be able to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"text-align: initial; font-size: 1em;\">M<\/span>ake and straighten beds (unoccupied and occupied).<\/li>\n<li>Identify the basic bed positions.<\/li>\n<li>Describe how to handle linens according to the rules of medical asepsis.<\/li>\n<li>Describe general rules for bed making.<\/li>\n<li>Describe competent bed-making procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Terms to Know<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"glossary-term\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"definition\" href=\"#term_1618_547\">Fanfold<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossary-term\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"definition\" href=\"#term_1618_546\">Fitted sheet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossary-term\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"definition\" href=\"#term_1618_545\">Flat sheet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossary-term\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"definition\" href=\"#term_1618_606\">Fowler's position<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossary-term\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"definition\" href=\"#term_1618_548\">Mitre<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossary-term\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"definition\" href=\"#term_1618_539\">Reverse Trendelenberg<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossary-term\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"definition\" href=\"#term_1618_543\">Semi-Fowler's position<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossary-term\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"definition\" href=\"#term_1618_1025\">Slider sheets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossary-term\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"definition\" href=\"#term_1618_557\">Soaker pad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><a class=\"glossary-term\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"definition\" href=\"#term_1618_609\">Supine position<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossary-term\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"definition\" href=\"#term_1618_542\">Trendelenberg position<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"glossary\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\" id=\"definition\">definition<\/span><template id=\"term_1618_547\"><div class=\"glossary__definition\" role=\"dialog\" data-id=\"term_1618_547\"><div tabindex=\"-1\"><p>A method of folding the sheet in the manner of a fan or accordion so that the sheet is stacked upon itself.<\/p>\n<\/div><button><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close definition<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/template><template id=\"term_1618_546\"><div class=\"glossary__definition\" role=\"dialog\" data-id=\"term_1618_546\"><div tabindex=\"-1\"><p>Sheet with elasticized corners that allow for the sheet to fit snugly on the bed; it is generally used as a bottom sheet.<\/p>\n<\/div><button><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close definition<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/template><template id=\"term_1618_545\"><div class=\"glossary__definition\" role=\"dialog\" data-id=\"term_1618_545\"><div tabindex=\"-1\"><p>Sheet without elasticized corners; it is generally used as a top sheet.<\/p>\n<\/div><button><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close definition<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/template><template id=\"term_1618_606\"><div class=\"glossary__definition\" role=\"dialog\" data-id=\"term_1618_606\"><div tabindex=\"-1\"><p>The client\u2019s head of bed is placed at an angle between 45 degrees and 60 degrees. Hips may or may not be flexed. It\u2019s a common position to provide client comfort and care.<\/p>\n<\/div><button><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close definition<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/template><template id=\"term_1618_548\"><div class=\"glossary__definition\" role=\"dialog\" data-id=\"term_1618_548\"><div tabindex=\"-1\"><p>A tight-fitting triangular fold of a sheet on a bed so that it is anchored to the mattress.<\/p>\n<\/div><button><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close definition<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/template><template id=\"term_1618_539\"><div class=\"glossary__definition\" role=\"dialog\" data-id=\"term_1618_539\"><div tabindex=\"-1\"><p>Client lays flat on their back with head higher than feet by 15\u201330 degrees.<\/p>\n<\/div><button><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close definition<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/template><template id=\"term_1618_543\"><div class=\"glossary__definition\" role=\"dialog\" data-id=\"term_1618_543\"><div tabindex=\"-1\"><p>Slightly lower than Fowler\u2019s position, the client is seated in bed at a 30\u201345-degree angle. The client\u2019s head of bed is placed at a 30-degree angle. This position is used for clients who have cardiac or respiratory conditions and for patients with a nasogastric tube.<\/p>\n<\/div><button><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close definition<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/template><template id=\"term_1618_1025\"><div class=\"glossary__definition\" role=\"dialog\" data-id=\"term_1618_1025\"><div tabindex=\"-1\"><p>Special linens placed underneath clients to help lift them in bed. Also be called a bed pad.<\/p>\n<\/div><button><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close definition<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/template><template id=\"term_1618_557\"><div class=\"glossary__definition\" role=\"dialog\" data-id=\"term_1618_557\"><div tabindex=\"-1\"><p>Quilted, absorbent squares of fabric placed on client\u2019s beds to keep linens dry from incontinence.<\/p>\n<\/div><button><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close definition<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/template><template id=\"term_1618_609\"><div class=\"glossary__definition\" role=\"dialog\" data-id=\"term_1618_609\"><div tabindex=\"-1\"><p>The client lies flat on their back, facing upward. Additional supportive devices may be added for comfort.<\/p>\n<\/div><button><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close definition<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/template><template id=\"term_1618_542\"><div class=\"glossary__definition\" role=\"dialog\" data-id=\"term_1618_542\"><div tabindex=\"-1\"><p>A position that places the head of the bed lower than the feet. Client lays flat on their back with feet elevated higher than their head by 15\u201330 degrees. 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