Mobility and transfersQuestion 566 of 1700
A resident starts to fall while you walk together. What should you NOT do?
- Try to catch the resident
- Grab the gait belt
- Take one step back for a wide base
- Protect the resident's head
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Correct answer: Try to catch the resident
Catching a falling resident can injure your back. Lower the resident to the floor instead.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.5: Assisting With Ambulation
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026