CNA Practice Test
Mobility and transfersQuestion 561 of 1700

A resident uses a cane. Which step order is correct?

  1. Strong leg steps first, then cane and weak leg
  2. The weak leg steps first, then the strong leg
  3. The cane and strong leg move first, together
  4. The cane moves two steps ahead, then the legs
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Correct answer: Strong leg steps first, then cane and weak leg

The strong leg steps first. The cane and the weaker leg take the next step.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.5: Assisting With Ambulation

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026