Mobility and transfersQuestion 584 of 1700
A long-term care bed has full side rails that the resident does not use for repositioning. What should you do when care is complete and you leave the room?
- Keep the rails up for safety
- Raise only the head rail
- Leave the rails as found
- Lower the side rails
Show answer
Correct answer: Lower the side rails
Unused full rails should be lowered when no staff member is in the room.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.7: Restraints and Restraint Alternatives
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026