Safety and emergenciesQuestion 168 of 1700
Why should you NOT shake linens?
- It makes the sheets wrinkle and look untidy
- It wastes time that you need for care
- It can spread airborne pathogens
- It makes the mattress feel cold to the resident
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Correct answer: It can spread airborne pathogens
Shaking linens can throw germs into the air, where others can breathe them in.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.5: Skills Checklist- Making an Unoccupied Bed Checklist
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026