Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1073 of 1700

What footwear should a resident wear when walking?

  1. Soft slippers that slide on easily
  2. Shoes or socks with nonskid soles
  3. Clean socks without any grip
  4. Bare feet to feel the floor
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Correct answer: Shoes or socks with nonskid soles

Grip on the soles helps keep the resident from slipping.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.2: Emergency Situations

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026