Mobility and transfersQuestion 1407 of 1700

You have concerns about using a gait belt because of a resident's condition. What should you do?

  1. Use the belt loosely
  2. Contact the nurse
  3. Skip the transfer entirely
  4. Ask the resident's family to decide
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Correct answer: Contact the nurse

A different transfer method may need to be in the care plan.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.4: Assisting Clients to Transfer

Practice mobility and transfers

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026