What is the first step in making an unoccupied bed?

• A. Do Initial Steps
• B. Gather supplies
• C. Position resident
• D. Remove old linens

Answer: (A)

Beginning with the initial steps sets the task up safely and efficiently. In making an unoccupied bed, you first perform the preparations that prevent contamination and keep you organized—hand hygiene and gathering any needed supplies. This protects against spreading germs and ensures you don’t have to pause mid-task to fetch items. Once those first steps are done, you proceed with the actual bed-making steps in a smooth sequence: remove any old linens, place clean linens, adjust the bed as needed, and finish the setup for comfortable use. Positioning a resident isn’t part of this scenario since the bed is unoccupied, so starting with the initial steps keeps you aligned with proper procedure and infection-control practices from the very start.