Mobility and transfersQuestion 595 of 1700
How do you hold the gait belt when you help a resident stand?
- With one hand, palm facing down
- With both hands, palms facing down
- With both hands, palms facing up
- With two fingers on the belt only
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Correct answer: With both hands, palms facing up
Palms and fingertips up give a safe grip on the belt.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.9: Skills Checklist- Transfer From Bed to Chair With a Gait Belt
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026