Which of the following are 'entrapment gaps'?
A. Gaps between footboard and end of side rail
B. All of these
C. Gaps between head board and end of side rail
D. Gaps between bed rail and side of the compressed/overlay mattress
E. Gaps between the bars of the bed rail
Answer (2)
Entrapment gaps are spaces between various parts of beds that can pose safety risks to patients. Examples include gaps between headboards, footboards, and bed rails. All options listed in the question illustrate these types of entrapment gaps, making 'All of these' the correct answer. ;
Entrapment gaps are spaces in bed structures that can pose serious safety risks for patients, such as gaps between the footboard and side rails or between bed rails and mattresses. Each option listed in the question describes these types of gaps. Therefore, the answer to the question is 'All of these.'
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