Personal careQuestion 322 of 1700

What is a bedside commode?

  1. A bedpan that has one flat end and a handle
  2. A sling that is used to lift a resident
  3. A movable device with a bucket under the seat
  4. A chair with wheels and a locked footrest
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Correct answer: A movable device with a bucket under the seat

A commode resembles a toilet, but you can move it. The bucket sits under the seat.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.8: Assistance With Toileting

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026