Mobility and transfersQuestion 596 of 1700
When does the resident grasp the wheelchair arms during the pivot?
- When the backs of the knees touch the seat
- Before the resident puts on nonskid shoes
- As soon as the resident is standing up
- Only after the resident has sat down
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Correct answer: When the backs of the knees touch the seat
Contact with the seat tells the resident it is safe to reach for the arms and sit.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.9: Skills Checklist- Transfer From Bed to Chair With a Gait Belt
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026