Mobility and transfersQuestion 567 of 1700
A resident falls and now lies on the floor. What do you do next?
- Lift the resident back to the chair at once
- Ask the resident to stand up slowly alone
- Leave the resident there and tell the nurse
- Wait until the end of the shift to report
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Correct answer: Leave the resident there and tell the nurse
The nurse must check the resident first, whether or not the fall was seen. Do not move the resident before that.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.5: Assisting With Ambulation
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026