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15 Cards in this Set
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Bath blanket
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A lightweight cotton blanket used to cover a person during a bed bath or linen change to help provide modesty and warmth
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Bed board
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A piece of wood that is placed under the mattress to provide extra support; helps to keep the person's body properly aligned by preventing the mattress from sagging
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Bed cradle
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A metal frame that is placed between the bottom and top sheets to keep the top sheet, the blanket, and the bedspread away from the person's feet; used when pressure on the person's feet could result in pain or skin breakdown
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Bed protector
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A square of quilted absorbent fabric backed with waterproof material that measures approximately 3 feet by 3 feet; used to prevent soiling of the bottom linens; sometimes called an incontinence pad or a soaker pad
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Closed bed
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An empty, made bed
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Draw sheet
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A small, flat sheet that is placed over the middle of the bottom sheet, covering the area of the bed from above the person's shoulders to below his or her buttocks; see also lift sheet
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Fanfolded
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Used to describe the top sheet, blanket, and bedspread of a closed bed when they have been turned back (toward the foot of the bed)
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Footboard
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A padded board that is placed upright at the foot of the bed; used to keep the person's feet in proper alignment
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Lift sheet
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A draw sheet that is used to help lift or reposition a person who needs assistance with moving in bed
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Mitered corner
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A corner that is made by folding and tucking the sheet so that it lies flat and neat against the mattress
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Occupied bed
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A bed with a person in it
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Open bed
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A bed ready to receive a patient or resident
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Pressure-relieving mattress
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A mattress that is placed on top of the regular mattress to help prevent skin breakdown in patients and resident who must stay in bed for long periods of time
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Surgical bed
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A closed bed that has been opened to receive a patient or resident who will be arriving by stretcher; the top sheet, blanket, and bedspread are folded toward the side of the bed, leaving one side open and ready to receive the person
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Toe pleat
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Loosening of the top linens over a person's feet to relieve pressure and promote comfort
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