Mobility and transfersQuestion 1411 of 1700
What do you verify before you start a lift transfer?
- That the resident has eaten
- That both side rails are up
- That the lift will support the resident's weight
- That the wheelchair has a cushion
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Correct answer: That the lift will support the resident's weight
Most lifts have a limit of 400 pounds.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.4: Assisting Clients to Transfer
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026