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Meaning of "bedpan" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BEDPAN

bedpan  [ˈbɛdˌpæn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BEDPAN

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conjunction
determiner
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Bedpan is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BEDPAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

bedpan

Bedpan

A bedpan or bed pan is an object used for the toileting of a bedridden patient in a health care facility, usually made of a metal, glass, or plastic receptacle. A bed pan can be used for both urinary and fecal discharge. Many diseases can confine a patient to bed, necessitating the use of bedpans, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, apoplexia cerebri and dementia. Additionally, many patients may be confined to a bed temporarily as a result of a temporary illness, injury, or surgery, thereby necessitating the use of a bed pan. Bedpans are usually constructed of stainless steel and may be cold, hard and uncomfortable. On the other hand, stainless steel is easy to clean and durable. Also, the supporting area of some products is very small and prolonged use can cause pressure ulcers. To solve these problems, new ergonomic bedpans have been developed, which support the patient with a larger area of warm plastic. Some designs completely cover the genitalia during use, offering protection and an extra measure of privacy. On the other hand, the material is difficult to clean, and plastic may be a reservoir for microorganisms.

Definition of bedpan in the English dictionary

The definition of bedpan in the dictionary is a shallow vessel placed under a bedridden patient to collect faeces and urine.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BEDPAN


brainpan
ˈbreɪnˌpæn
Brakpan
ˈbrækˌpæn
catapan
ˈkætəˌpæn
claypan
ˈkleɪˌpæn
cocopan
ˈkəʊkəʊˌpæn
deadpan
ˈdɛdˌpæn
dishpan
ˈdɪʃˌpæn
dustpan
ˈdʌstˌpæn
firepan
ˈfaɪəˌpæn
fry-pan
ˈfraɪˌpæn
hardpan
ˈhɑːdˌpæn
jampan
ˈdʒæmˌpæn
marzipan
ˈmɑːzɪˌpæn
Matapan
ˈmætəˌpæn
pattypan
ˈpætɪˌpæn
saltpan
ˈsɔːltˌpæn
skidpan
ˈskɪdˌpæn
swanpan
ˈswɒnˌpæn
taipan
ˈtaɪˌpæn
tragopan
ˈtræɡəˌpæn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BEDPAN

bedless
bedlike
Bedlington
Bedlington terrier
Bedloe Island
Bedloe´s Island
bedmaker
bedmate
bedotted
Bedouin
bedplate
bedpost
bedpresser
bedquilt
bedraggle
bedraggled
bedrail
bedral
bedrape
bedrench

WORDS THAT END LIKE BEDPAN

attention span
Balikpapan
cake pan
flash in the pan
frying pan
iron pan
japan
life span
lifespan
Montespan
pan
Saipan
sapan
saucepan
span
spic-and-span
tampan
time span
Uruapan
wingspan

Synonyms and antonyms of bedpan in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bedpan» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BEDPAN

Find out the translation of bedpan to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bedpan from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bedpan» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

便盆
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

orinal
570 millions of speakers

English

bedpan
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Bedpan
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أصيص
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

подкладное судно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

comadre
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রূগ্ণ ব্যক্তিদিগের জন্য শয্যায় মলত্যাগের পাত্রবিশেষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bassin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bedpan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bettpfanne
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

便器
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

변기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bedpan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

படுக்கை மலத்தட்டு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बेडन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sürgü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

padella
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bedpan
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

підкладнесудно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

plosca
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πάπια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bedpan
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bäcken
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bekken
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bedpan

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BEDPAN»

The term «bedpan» is regularly used and occupies the 80.641 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BEDPAN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «bedpan» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «bedpan» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bedpan

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BEDPAN»

Discover the use of bedpan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bedpan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Lippincott's Nursing Procedures
Bedpan and urinal Bedpans and urinals permit elimination by the bedridden patient and accurate observation and measurement of urine and stool by the nurse. A bedpan is used by the female patient for defecation and urination and by the ...
‎2009
2
Clinical Nursing Procedures
Bedpan /fracture pan 2. Urinal 3. Toilet tissue 4. Specimen container, if appropriate 5. Towel and washcloth 6. Graduated container, if appropriate GUIDELINES 1. A female patient on bedrest uses a bedpan or female urinal for urination and a ...
Mary Ann Wells, 1984
3
Nursing Assisting: Essentials for Long Term Care
Bedpan. Assisting the Resident with a Bedpan, Continued Assisting the Male. above the waist, may indicate an infection. Other signs and symptoms include: • Voiding frequently in small amounts • Incontinence or dribbling • Having an urgent ...
Barbara Acello, 2004
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Textbook of Basic Nursing
The Bedpan A bedpan is a shallow vessel used for urination and defecation by clients who are confined to bed (see Fig. 51-2). Bedpans are made of plastic or nylon-resin. The bedpans used today are disposable. A child's bedpan is smaller  ...
Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, Mary T. Kowalski, 2008
5
Urinary Continence: Assessment and Promotion
The woman either stands or sits, and voids into a funnel- like device, such as an artificial urethral extension, which can be attached to tubing and a collection bag or drained directly into a commode. BEDPANS The patent for the bedpan was ...
Mary H. Palmer, 1996
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Taylor's Handbook of Clinical Nursing Skills
Assisting With the Use of a Bedpan A Skill • 12 Patients who cannot get out of bed because of physical limitations or physician's orders need to use a bedpan or urinal for voiding. Male patients confined to bed usually prefer to use the urinal for ...
Pamela Lynn, 2010
7
Bedpan Palace
Hollie Rosenberg. BEDPAN PALACE By HOLLIE ROSENBERG Dedicated to the Nissenson Girls. Bedpan Palace Copyright© 2005, Hollie.
Hollie Rosenberg, 2007
8
Fundamentals of Nursing' 2004 Ed.2004 Edition
12 13 If the client is helpless, two people may be required to lift him or her onto the bedpan. Or, the client may be placed on his or her side, the bedpan is placed against the buttocks, and the client is rolled back onto the bedpan. When the ...
Basavanthappa, Bt
9
Nursing Assistant: A Nursing Process Approach
PROCEDURE 70 CONTINUED FIGURE 25-18D Always cover the full bedpan. for the sacrum, hips, heels, and ankles. No special equipment is necessary. Facilities may use a combination of pillows, foam props, and bath blankets to support ...
Barbara Hegner, Barbara Acello, Esther Caldwell, 2007
10
Bedpan Blues: The Hilarious True Story about a Bushie's ...
This hilarious, true story about her two-month stay in hospital, is an ideal gift to cheer up someone who's a bit crook.
Sandy Thorne, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BEDPAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bedpan is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Bullet in Rapper Hugh Augustine's Hip Reminds Him to Stay …
Sleepless nights spent pissing in a bedpan afforded him a newfound sense of purpose. “[The shooting] made me more focused on my dreams ... «L.A. Weekly, Jul 15»
2
Melody Cammock-Gayle: Cold, callous care at University Hospital
This upset even the doctor who arrived at the same time I did and saw my mom perched precariously on the bedpan. Added to this, on that first ... «Jamaica Gleaner, Jul 15»
3
Cold, callous care at University Hospital
This upset even the doctor who arrived at the same time I did and saw my mom perched precariously on the bedpan. Added to this, on that first ... «Jamaica Gleaner, Jul 15»
4
Nurse's life revolved around family, pets, fun
“She always said that the first time she met my dad, she was carrying a bedpan,” said her son, Carl R. Peterman. Daughter Linda Schurg said ... «Tribune-Review, Jul 15»
5
Three Elginites recall their roles in civil rights turmoil of 1960s
The official told her, "I'm sorry, Miss Stevens, but the patients wouldn't want you to hand them the bedpan." But an acquaintance who was ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
6
Local businessman, writer passes
A bedpan, he wrote, “is like sitting on a great big salad bowl.” The cervical collar was uncomfortable, positioning his head so he had difficulty ... «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
7
'No apologies for recruiting new managers', says hospitals boss
ANEURIN Bevan's famous words that "if a hospital bedpan is dropped in a hospital corridor in Tredegar, the reverberations should echo around ... «South Wales Evening Post, Jun 15»
8
Ten Things You Don't Say to Your Wife … While She's in the Hospital!
Don't ask her to take a photo of you working in the hospital room—with a bedpan visible. (That one almost had me removed from the hospital ... «Hot Rod Network, Jun 15»
9
Laidley Hospital celebrates 100 years with bedpan toss
With a community health expo held to help celebrate the anniversary, there was also plenty of fun and games, including a fun run and bedpan ... «The Queensland Times, Jun 15»
10
Father's Day Done RIGHT
(**imagines hitting walkie-talkie button** "FETCH ME MORE TOTINO'S PIZZA ROLLS AND ALSO A BEDPAN, DO NOT DELAY!!") «NUVO Newsweekly, Jun 15»

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