Mobility and transfersQuestion 1380 of 1700

After you reposition a resident, where do you stand to check body alignment?

  1. At the head of the bed, behind the pillow
  2. At the foot of the bed
  3. Beside the hips, with the bed raised
  4. Near the door, to see the whole room
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Correct answer: At the foot of the bed

From the foot of the bed you can see that the spine is straight and the resident is in the middle of the bed.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.2: Moving and Positioning Clients

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026