What is the term for the extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet for moving a person in bed without causing shearing?

• A. Dangle
• B. Draw/Lift/Transfer Sheet
• C. Fowler's
• D. Assistive/Adaptive Devices

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is preventing shear when moving someone in bed. An extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet serves as a sliding surface that you can grip to reposition or lift the person without pulling their skin across sheets. This is called a draw sheet (also known as a lift/transfer sheet). By placing it under the patient and lifting or sliding on the sheet, you distribute effort and reduce friction between the patient’s skin and the bedding, which helps protect against skin breakdown and discomfort during turning, repositioning, or moving up in bed.

Dangle refers to hanging the legs off the bed to relieve pressure, Fowler's is a position with the head of the bed elevated, and assistive/adaptive devices is a broad category that doesn’t specify the sheet used for moving the patient.