Safety and emergenciesQuestion 140 of 1700

How often should you reposition a resident who cannot move alone?

  1. At least once during each shift
  2. Only when the resident complains of pain
  3. At least every six hours
  4. At least every two hours
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Correct answer: At least every two hours

Moving the resident often keeps pressure off the skin. This helps prevent skin breakdown.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.3: Resident Environment

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026