Mobility and transfersQuestion 1422 of 1700
A resident starts to fall while walking. Where do you move?
- In front of the resident, both arms out to catch
- To the side of the resident, feet together
- Away from the resident, to call out for help
- Behind the resident, one leg stepped back
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Correct answer: Behind the resident, one leg stepped back
You support the waist or gait belt and slide the resident down your bent leg.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.5: Assisting With Ambulation
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026