Mobility and transfersQuestion 585 of 1700
Why do long-term care beds usually have a transfer loop?
- A small rail that helps residents move and stand
- It stops the resident from turning in bed
- It keeps a restraint attached to the bed frame
- It is a clip that holds the call light cord
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Correct answer: A small rail that helps residents move and stand
A transfer loop is a small side rail. It lets a resident hold on to reposition and stand, with less risk of entrapment.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.7: Restraints and Restraint Alternatives
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026