Mobility and transfersQuestion 1393 of 1700
Which rotation is the most common for repositioning residents?
- Prone, supine, prone, supine
- Fowler's, prone, Fowler's, prone, with no pause between moves
- Supine, lateral, supine, lateral on the opposite side
- Sims', Sims', then supine
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Correct answer: Supine, lateral, supine, lateral on the opposite side
The most common turn schedule alternates the back and the two sides.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.2: Moving and Positioning Clients
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026