Mobility and transfersQuestion 1408 of 1700
Which leg position gives a portable full-body lift the most stability?
- Closed, to fit under the bed
- One leg open and one closed
- Open only to half the width
- Open, with a wide base of support
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Correct answer: Open, with a wide base of support
The open position is the most stable.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.4: Assisting Clients to Transfer
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026