NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Draw sheets are used as lift sheets and to:
A
Protect the wheelchair
B
Protect the mattress
C
Write notes on
D
Provide extra padding for patient comfort
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A draw sheet is a thick flat sheet used on top of the bed mattress to protect the mattress. The bed sheets are fitted on top. Whilst a draw sheet isn’t designed to be super absorbent; it will absorb a small amount of fluid, from accidental leaks and sweat.

Detailed explanation-2: -A draw sheet is a small bed sheet placed crosswise over the middle of the bottom sheet of a mattress to cover the area between the person’s upper back and thighs, often used by medical professionals to move patients. It can be made of plastic, rubber, or cotton, and is about half the size of a regular sheet.

Detailed explanation-3: -Draw sheet for hospital beds or lift sheets is used to lift immobile patients out of bed in the medical industry. In most cases, these sheets consist of two parts: a cotton sheet over a rubber sheet.

Detailed explanation-4: -Draw Sheets Using a draw sheet for hospital bed mattresses is designed to prevent liquids seeping through to the mattress. The draw sheets are made of thick fabric and are designed to absorb water and protect the mattress from getting soaked. Draw sheets are launderable at 71 degrees with minimal shrinkage.

Detailed explanation-5: -The flannelette white cotton draw sheets protect the mattress from accidental leaks and spills, whilst being warm and comfortable for the patient. Often used by hospitals and nursing homes, these cotton flannelette draw sheets are placed across the bed under the bottom sheet to protect the mattress.

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