Mobility and transfersQuestion 1405 of 1700
When do you apply the gait belt for a 1A or 2A transfer?
- After the resident sits up and feels steady
- Before the resident turns onto the side in bed
- While the resident is still flat in the middle of the bed
- After the resident is already in the wheelchair
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Correct answer: After the resident sits up and feels steady
You first check that the resident feels steady.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.4: Assisting Clients to Transfer
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026