CNA Practice Test
Mobility and transfersQuestion 563 of 1700

Where should you stand when a resident with a weaker side walks with a gait belt?

  1. On the stronger side, in front
  2. On the stronger side, a bit behind
  3. On the weaker side, a bit behind
  4. In front, walking backward
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Correct answer: On the weaker side, a bit behind

Stand on the weaker side and slightly behind, with a hand on the gait belt.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026