Mobility and transfersQuestion 553 of 1700
Which stance do you use at the bedside when you help a resident to a seated position?
- Face the foot of the bed with your feet together
- Stand straight in front with both knees locked
- Face the head of the bed with a wide stance
- Stand at the head of the bed facing the feet
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Correct answer: Face the head of the bed with a wide stance
Face the head of the bed at an angle with your feet apart. This wide stance lets you shift your weight safely.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.4: Assisting Clients to Transfer
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026