Mobility and transfersQuestion 1413 of 1700
Where does a full-body sling end when it is placed under a resident?
- At the ankles, under the heels
- At the waist, under the ribs
- Just above the knees
- At the middle of the calves
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Correct answer: Just above the knees
This prevents hyperextension of the knees when the resident is suspended.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.4: Assisting Clients to Transfer
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026