Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1111 of 1700
When you make a mitered corner, what do you do first?
- Fold the sheet at a 45-degree angle on the bed
- Lower the folded sheet over the side
- Smooth the top sheet toward the pillow
- Tuck the sheet end under the mattress
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Correct answer: Tuck the sheet end under the mattress
The tuck comes first. The 45-degree angle and the drop over the edge come after it.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.5: Skills Checklist- Making an Unoccupied Bed Checklist
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026