Mobility and transfersQuestion 1417 of 1700
How does ambulation help a resident?
- It replaces the need for a gait belt and a care plan
- It is weight-bearing activity that promotes bone health and joint mobility
- It lowers the need for sleep
- It helps the skin dry faster
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Correct answer: It is weight-bearing activity that promotes bone health and joint mobility
Walking keeps bones and joints healthy.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.5: Assisting With Ambulation
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026