Mobility and transfersQuestion 1410 of 1700
Why are the lift brakes NOT applied while a resident is raised in a full-body lift?
- The brakes would make the sling loops snap
- The lift could tip if the weight shifts
- The brakes block the lift arms from turning
- The brakes would drain the lift battery fast
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Correct answer: The lift could tip if the weight shifts
A tipped lift can hurt the resident and staff.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.4: Assisting Clients to Transfer
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026