MINISTRY OF HEALTH

SOLWEZI SCHOOLS OF NURSING, MIDWIFERY AND PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING

CLINICAL LESSON PLAN 8

NAME : LUFUNGULO MODDY

COMPUTER NIMBER : FNMS/16/02/000399

SUPERVISOR : MS TWAMBO

COURSE TITLE : FANDAMENTALS OF NURSING

TOPIC OF THE LESSON : EMPTY BED

TARGET GROUP : PUBLIC HEATH NURSING –JANUARY,2018

CLASS SIZE : 15 STUDENTS

DATE : 14TH FEBRUARY, 2018

TIME REQUIRED : 1 HOUR

VENUE : SKILLS LABORATORY

TEACHING METHOD : DEMONSTRATION/DISCUSSION

AUDIOVISUAL AIDS : BED, BED ACCESSORIES

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INTRODUCTION

Good morning class! My name is Moddy Lufungulo a 4th year student from Lusaka Apex Medical University doing my Bachelor of
Science in Nursing. With me is my supervisor Ms Twambo .Our topic today is Bed making (Empty Bed)

We will discuss how to make an empty bed, definition, indication and principles. I therefore as usual, urge you to pay attention.

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GENERAL OBJECTIVE:

By the end of the lesson Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of making an empty bed and be able to carry out the
procedure.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the lesson students should be able to:

1. 1. Define bed making.

2. List the indications for making an empty bed.

3. State the principles of making an empty bed.

4. Mention requirements for making an empty Bed.

5. Outline the procedure for making an empty bed

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TIME SPECIFIC CONTENT AUDIO/VISUAL TEACHER’S STUDENT’S EVALUATION
OBJECTIVE AIDS ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
2Minutes Define bed Bed Making- is an act of arranging the Bed, bed Explaining, Taking down What is bed
making bedsheets and other bedding on a bed, to accessories asking notes, making?
prepare for its use. questions and Listening,
answering asking
questions. questions and
answering
questions.

5 minutes List the Indications Bed, bed Explaining, Taking down What are the
indications for 1. After discharge of the patient. accessories asking notes, indications for
making an 2. After transfer and death of client. questions and Listening, making an empty
empty bed? 3. Daily routine procedure. answering asking bed?
questions. questions and
answering
questions.

TIME SPECIFIC CONTENT AUDIO/VISUAL TEACHER’S STUDENT’S EVALUATION

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 OBJECTIVE AIDS ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
10 State the Principles Bed, bed Explaining, Taking down What are the
minutes principles of 1. Have everything you require at hand accessories asking notes, principles of
Making an before commencing the procedure. questions and Listening, making an empty
empty Bed. 2. Ensure that bed clothes do not touch the answering asking Bed?
flour. questions. questions and
3. Keep client in the position required for answering
his/her treatment throughout the procedure. questions.
4. Do not expose the client.
5. Bed accessories should not be placed on
the floor.
6. Use correct body mechanic when lifting
the client to avoid straining.
7. Procedure is best done by two nurses

TIME SPECIFIC CONTENT AUDIO/VISUA TEACHER’S STUDENT’S EVALUATION

OBJECTIVE L AIDS ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
20 Outline the Method Bed, bed Explaining, asking Taking down Explain the
minutes procedure of 1. Wash the hands and dry them accessories questions and notes, procedure of
making an 2. Prepare equipment. answering questions. Listening, asking making an

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 empty bed. 3. Turn over the mattress if applicable questions and empty bed
and straighten the cover. answering
4. Put the under blanket on top of the questions.
mattress mitering the corners.
5. Spread bottom sheet and miter
corners
6. Place draw mackintosh over the
middle 1/3 of the bed and tucked in
7. Cover mackintosh with draw sheet
completely.

TIME SPECIFIC CONTENT AUDIO/VISUA TEACHER’S STUDENT’S EVALUATION

OBJECTIVE L AIDS ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
8. Tuck top sheet at the bottom allowing Bed, bed Explaining, asking Taking down
about 45cm to be turned over at the top. accessories questions and notes,
The top sheet is left loose. answering questions. Listening, asking
9. Tuck top blanket and mitre at the questions and
bottom, the upper cover tucked inward answering
and excess folders over. questions.
10. The pillow is covered with the
pillow case and put in position with the

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 open ends away from the ward entrance.
11. Clean the trolley and place it in right
place.
12. Report to the in-charge.

SUMMARY

We have discussed and demonstrated on Bed making. We have also discussed the indications, principles, and the appliances or
accessories used in bed making.

EVALUATION

1. Define bed making

2. What are the indications of making an empty bed?

3. What are the principles of bed making?

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ASSIGNMENT

Carry out a return demonstration

REFERENCES

GNC (2010) Procedure Manual for students in the Registered Nursing Program me, Lusaka, Zambia.