Mobility and transfersQuestion 1389 of 1700

What is the lowest angle allowed for the head of a resident who gets tube feeding?

  1. 30 degrees
  2. 10 degrees
  3. 15 degrees
  4. Flat on the back
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Correct answer: 30 degrees

A lower head angle can cause aspiration of the fluids.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026