Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1109 of 1700

What goes on top of the lift sheet?

  1. The top sheet for the resident
  2. A soaker pad or waterproof barrier
  3. The bedspread or blanket
  4. The pillow in its clean case
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Correct answer: A soaker pad or waterproof barrier

The pad protects the bed from moisture. The lift sheet sits where the shoulders to hips will lie.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.5: Skills Checklist- Making an Unoccupied Bed Checklist

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026