Mobility and transfersQuestion 1412 of 1700

Who decides which type of sling is used with a full-body lift?

  1. The physical therapist
  2. The nursing assistant on duty
  3. The resident's family members
  4. The manufacturer of the lift
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Correct answer: The physical therapist

The therapist picks the sling from the client's strength and mobility, and the care plan lists it.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026