Safety and emergenciesQuestion 172 of 1700
Where do you place the lift sheet on an unoccupied bed?
- At the foot of the bed, tucked under the mattress
- Under the pillow at the very head of the bed
- In the spot where the resident's shoulders to hips will lie
- Over the top sheet near the resident's chest
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Correct answer: In the spot where the resident's shoulders to hips will lie
The lift sheet goes under the resident's trunk, from shoulders to hips. Staff use it later to move the resident.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.5: Skills Checklist- Making an Unoccupied Bed Checklist
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026