Mobility and transfersQuestion 1385 of 1700
How can you check that a resident's heels are properly floated?
- Look for a pillow under the knees
- Ask the resident if the feet feel warm
- Slide your hand under the heels and feel no contact with the mattress
- Check that the blanket is tucked in at the foot
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Correct answer: Slide your hand under the heels and feel no contact with the mattress
If your hand fits under the heels, they are not touching the mattress.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.2: Moving and Positioning Clients
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026