Mobility and transfersQuestion 1404 of 1700
A resident has trouble moving into a seated position. What can you do to make it easier?
- Lower the bed to the floor
- Raise the head of the bed before the resident turns on the side
- Ask the resident to hold your neck
- Pull the resident up by the arms to sit
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Correct answer: Raise the head of the bed before the resident turns on the side
A raised head of bed helps core strength and lowers the weight you must bear.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.4: Assisting Clients to Transfer
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026