Mobility and transfersQuestion 1383 of 1700
What is a foam wedge used for when you position a resident?
- To raise the resident's head for meals and drinks
- To lift the resident out of bed onto a wheelchair seat
- To hold the call light within the resident's reach
- To keep the resident from rolling onto the back
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Correct answer: To keep the resident from rolling onto the back
A wedge behind the back keeps the resident on the side or away from the bed edge.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.2: Moving and Positioning Clients
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026