During an occupied bed change, where should the resident be kept to maintain privacy and safety?

• A. Moved to chair.
• B. Kept covered with proper privacy.
• C. Left uncovered.
• D. Left the bed rails down.

Answer: (B)

During an occupied bed change, the resident should be kept covered to maintain privacy and warmth while you work. Keeping the resident covered with a sheet or blanket ensures modesty and minimizes exposure as you access the linens. If the room is shared, use a privacy curtain or screen to preserve dignity. For safety, keep bed rails up as required by policy to prevent falls and never leave rails down. Moving the resident to a chair during the bed change would disrupt the procedure and increase risk. Keeping them covered with proper privacy best meets both privacy and safety needs.