During bedpan use, where should the bedpan be placed relative to the resident's hips?

• A. Under the head of the bed
• B. On the floor beside the bed
• C. Near the hips in correct position
• D. Behind the resident

Answer: (C)

Bedpan use works best when the pan sits under the resident’s hips, with the buttocks and pelvic area centered over the pan. This alignment lets waste be collected directly into the pan with minimal movement or strain, keeps the pan stable, and reduces the chance of spills or splashes. Placing the pan under the head of the bed would put it away from the body and create awkward, unsafe positioning. Putting it on the floor beside the bed or behind the resident is not accessible or sanitary and would hinder proper use. So, the proper placement is near the hips in the correct position.