Mobility and transfersQuestion 554 of 1700
How snug should a gait belt be?
- Loose enough to fit your whole hand under it
- Snug, with room for a few fingers under it
- Tight enough that no fingers fit under it
- Tight at the chest and loose at the waist
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Correct answer: Snug, with room for a few fingers under it
A snug belt does not slide up when the resident stands. You should still be able to fit fingers under it.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.4: Assisting Clients to Transfer
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026