Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1116 of 1700
On the second side of an occupied bed, you put on gloves and lower the side rail. What is the next step?
- Remove the soiled linens from the bed
- Pull through the new fitted sheet
- Roll the resident to the opposite side
- Place the new top sheet over the resident
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Correct answer: Roll the resident to the opposite side
The resident must be rolled away from the soiled linens first. Then you can take them out.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.6: Skills Checklist- Making an Occupied Bed
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026