Mobility and transfersQuestion 557 of 1700
When should you put nonskid footwear on a resident before a chair transfer?
- After the resident sits in the chair
- After the resident takes the first step
- Only if the floor looks wet or slippery
- Before the chair or lift comes near the bed
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Correct answer: Before the chair or lift comes near the bed
Do this first so the resident does not bump the chair or lift while moving.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.4: Assisting Clients to Transfer
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026