Mobility and transfersQuestion 532 of 1700
A resident needs help moving in bed, and no lift sheet is used. How does the book describe this?
- Acceptable if you work very quickly
- Acceptable if the resident is light
- Neglectful, since skin injury is likely
- Fine if the resident agrees to skip it
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Correct answer: Neglectful, since skin injury is likely
The book says failing to use a lift sheet is neglectful because of the high chance of skin injury.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.2: Moving and Positioning Clients
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026