Mobility and transfersQuestion 1377 of 1700
On the count of three, how do you move the resident toward the head of the bed?
- Lift the resident fully off the mattress
- Pull the resident by the arms and shoulders
- Roll the resident to the side, then up
- Slide the resident gently toward the head, without lifting
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Correct answer: Slide the resident gently toward the head, without lifting
Sliding with the lift sheet protects the skin and your back.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.2: Moving and Positioning Clients
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026