Mobility and transfersQuestion 598 of 1700
Why do you remove the gait belt gently after a transfer?
- To avoid skin injury
- To keep the belt clean
- To save time
- To keep the resident awake
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Correct answer: To avoid skin injury
The checklist says to remove it gently to avoid injury to the skin.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.9: Skills Checklist- Transfer From Bed to Chair With a Gait Belt
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026