Safety and emergenciesQuestion 171 of 1700
Why must you smooth the sheet on the bed?
- Wrinkles can injure fragile skin
- Wrinkles make the bed look old and worn out
- Wrinkles move the lift sheet out of place
- Wrinkles hold germs in the air above the bed
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Correct answer: Wrinkles can injure fragile skin
Smooth sheets protect fragile skin.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.5: Skills Checklist- Making an Unoccupied Bed Checklist
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026