Which device is used to raise the hips onto a bedpan when a resident cannot assist?

Which device is used to raise the hips onto a bedpan when a resident cannot assist?

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

Answer: (A)

When a resident cannot assist with getting onto a bedpan, use a device designed to fit under the buttocks with minimal hip movement. A fracture pan is specifically shaped to slide into place under the patient’s buttocks while they remain mostly still, raising the hips onto the pan with little effort. This reduces the need for lifting or twisting and protects both patient and caregiver from strain. Other options aren’t designed for this situation: a urinal is for urination and not used as a surface for defecation, a portable commode requires transferring to a chair, and a toilet involves more movement than is possible when the resident cannot help.

When a resident cannot assist with getting onto a bedpan, use a device designed to fit under the buttocks with minimal hip movement. A fracture pan is specifically shaped to slide into place under the patient’s buttocks while they remain mostly still, raising the hips onto the pan with little effort. This reduces the need for lifting or twisting and protects both patient and caregiver from strain. Other options aren’t designed for this situation: a urinal is for urination and not used as a surface for defecation, a portable commode requires transferring to a chair, and a toilet involves more movement than is possible when the resident cannot help.