Mobility and transfersQuestion 525 of 1700
What is immobility?
- A short rest that a resident takes after a meal
- A resident's choice to stay seated in a chair
- Using a walker to get around the unit safely
- Being unable to move or change position without help
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Correct answer: Being unable to move or change position without help
Immobility means a person cannot move or change position alone. It is a major reason people enter long-term care.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.1: Introduction to Utilize Principles of Mobility to Assist Clients
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026