Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1106 of 1700
Why is bed making an important skill for nursing assistants?
- It saves linen for the facility
- It takes the place of hand hygiene
- It helps prevent skin breakdown and infection
- It lets the room be cleaned less often
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Correct answer: It helps prevent skin breakdown and infection
A clean, smooth bed protects the skin, limits germs, and respects the resident.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.5: Skills Checklist- Making an Unoccupied Bed Checklist
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026