Mobility and transfersQuestion 555 of 1700
For which residents should a gait belt NOT be used?
- Residents with belly wounds or certain heart issues
- Residents who have poor vision or hearing loss
- Residents who take pain medicine every day
- Residents who walk with a cane or a walker
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Correct answer: Residents with belly wounds or certain heart issues
Another transfer method should be in the care plan for these residents. Tell the nurse if you have concerns.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.4: Assisting Clients to Transfer
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026