Mobility and transfersQuestion 1376 of 1700
What should the resident do to help when you boost the resident up in bed?
- Hold both side rails with both hands and stay still
- Tuck the chin, fold the arms, and bend the knees
- Lie flat with the arms at the sides and legs straight
- Turn onto the side and reach for the top of the headboard
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Correct answer: Tuck the chin, fold the arms, and bend the knees
These actions prepare the resident and prevent injury during the move.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.2: Moving and Positioning Clients
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026