Mobility and transfersQuestion 550 of 1700
Why do you let a resident dangle on the edge of the bed before standing?
- It gives blood pressure time to adjust
- It warms the resident's feet before standing
- It lets you lock the bed brakes first
- It makes the gait belt fit more tightly
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Correct answer: It gives blood pressure time to adjust
Dangling gives the body time to adjust blood pressure and blood flow to the brain. This helps prevent dizziness and falls.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.4: Assisting Clients to Transfer
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026