ACCT 211 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Mattress, Pressure Ulcer, Aeration
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The frame of the hospital bed is divided into three sections. This permits the head and the foot to be elevated separately. Most of the hospital beds have electric motors to operate the movable joints. Hospital beds are usually 66 cm (26 in. ) high and 0. 9 cm (3ft) wide, narrower than the usual bed so that the nurse can reach the client from either side of the bed without undue stretching. The length is usually 1. 9 m (6. 5 ft). Some beds can be extended in length to accommodate very tall clients. Mattress are usually covered with a water repellent material that resists soiling and can be cleaned easily. Most mattresses have handles on the sides called lungs by which the mattress can be moved. Side rails or safety sides are used on both hospital beds and stretchers. They are of various shapes and sizes and are usually made of metal.
