Personal careQuestion 849 of 1700
Why do you raise the head of the bed after placing the bedpan?
- To make the resident comfortable
- To keep the bed level for the next shift
- To slow the flow of urine into the pan
- To help the sheet stay clean and dry
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Correct answer: To make the resident comfortable
The head of the bed is raised only as far as is comfortable.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.26: Skills Checklist- Assisting With a Bedpan
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026