Which device is used for residents who cannot assist to raise their hips onto a bedpan?

Which device is used for residents who cannot assist to raise their hips onto a bedpan?

• A. Fracture pan
• B. Urinal
• C. Portable commode
• D. Toilet

Answer: (A)

When a resident cannot assist with lifting their hips to place a bedpan, a fracture pan is the best choice because its low-profile, shallow design slides easily under the patient without requiring significant hip elevation. This allows the nurse aide to position the pan while the resident remains flat on their back, reducing movement and discomfort and lowering the risk of injury. A fracture pan is specifically shaped to fit under the buttocks with minimal shifting, making it safer and more comfortable for someone with limited mobility or a hip injury. Urinals are used mainly for urine and don’t accommodate solid waste; a portable commode requires the resident to sit up and transfer to a chair-like unit; a toilet requires full upright positioning and is not suitable for someone unable to help with hip lifting.

When a resident cannot assist with lifting their hips to place a bedpan, a fracture pan is the best choice because its low-profile, shallow design slides easily under the patient without requiring significant hip elevation. This allows the nurse aide to position the pan while the resident remains flat on their back, reducing movement and discomfort and lowering the risk of injury. A fracture pan is specifically shaped to fit under the buttocks with minimal shifting, making it safer and more comfortable for someone with limited mobility or a hip injury.

Urinals are used mainly for urine and don’t accommodate solid waste; a portable commode requires the resident to sit up and transfer to a chair-like unit; a toilet requires full upright positioning and is not suitable for someone unable to help with hip lifting.