Personal careQuestion 862 of 1700
How do you put on the resident’s socks?
- Pull them as tight as possible
- Leave them loose and wrinkled
- Fold them down at the ankles
- Draw them up until they are smooth
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Correct answer: Draw them up until they are smooth
Smooth socks prevent skin problems.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.29: Skills Checklist- Dressing A Client Who Needs Total Assistance
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026