Mobility and transfersQuestion 556 of 1700
The gait belt is too long and the end hangs loose. What do you do?
- Cut the extra length off the belt
- Tie the loose end around the waist
- Let the loose end hang to the side
- Tuck the loose end back into the belt
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Correct answer: Tuck the loose end back into the belt
A loose end can catch in the resident's legs during the transfer. Tucking it in keeps it out of the way.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.4: Assisting Clients to Transfer
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026