Vital signs and reportingQuestion 1365 of 1700
How can you measure height for a resident who cannot stand?
- With a stadiometer while the resident is sitting
- With a tape measure while the resident lies in bed
- By asking the resident what the height is
- By estimating the height from the weight
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Correct answer: With a tape measure while the resident lies in bed
Height is rarely measured again after admission.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 7.6: Measuring Weight and Height
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026