Safety and emergenciesQuestion 175 of 1700

What bed position is required when you finish the bed?

  1. High and locked
  2. Low and unlocked
  3. Low and locked
  4. High and unlocked
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Correct answer: Low and locked

A low bed lowers the risk of a fall. Locked brakes keep the bed from moving.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.5: Skills Checklist- Making an Unoccupied Bed Checklist

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026