CNA Practice Test
Vital signs and reportingQuestion 520 of 1700

A resident is in a wheelchair at the scale. What should you do before helping the resident stand?

  1. Remove the footrests and the cushion
  2. Remove the resident's footwear
  3. Release the wheelchair brakes
  4. Apply the brakes on the wheelchair
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Correct answer: Apply the brakes on the wheelchair

Brakes must be on so the chair cannot roll when the resident stands.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 7.12: Skills Checklist- Measuring Weight for Ambulatory Residents

Practice vital signs and reporting

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026