Where should the pillow be placed after placing the pillowcase?

• A. At head of bed with open edge away from the door
• B. At head of bed with open edge toward the door
• C. At foot of bed
• D. On chair

Answer: (A)

The main idea is keeping the pillow clean and ready for use by orienting the pillowcase so the opening faces away from the doorway. Placing the pillow at the head of the bed with the opening away from the door helps protect the interior of the pillowcase from door traffic and airborne contaminants as the room is accessed. It also aligns with how a pillow is most often used—for head support at the head of the bed—while keeping the opening tucked away from where people walk in and out. A pillow at the foot of the bed or on a chair isn’t in the correct position for use and would leave the pillowcase more exposed to contamination and disturbance.