Mobility and transfersQuestion 531 of 1700
Where is a lift sheet placed?
- Under the resident, over the fitted sheet
- Under the mattress at the foot of the bed
- On top of the blanket that covers the resident
- Between the mattress and the bed frame
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Correct answer: Under the resident, over the fitted sheet
The lift sheet lies under the resident and over the fitted sheet. The rubbing then happens between the two sheets, not on the skin.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.2: Moving and Positioning Clients
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026