Safety and emergenciesQuestion 155 of 1700
What has greatly reduced lifting injuries for residents and aides?
- Lifting residents with two aides only
- Gait belts and mechanical lifts
- Moving residents faster
- Asking residents to move alone
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Correct answer: Gait belts and mechanical lifts
Equipment shares the load and lowers risk.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.4: Body Mechanics and Safe Equipment Use
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026