Mobility and transfersQuestion 1392 of 1700
Where do you place supports when a resident is in the lateral position?
- Only under the head, using one firm pillow
- Only between the ankles, with a small towel
- Under the shoulders and under the heels, flat
- Behind the back and between the knees
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Correct answer: Behind the back and between the knees
Supports behind the back and between the knees and elbow keep the resident on the side and ease pressure between bony areas.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.2: Moving and Positioning Clients
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026