Mobility and transfersQuestion 1439 of 1700
When should you remove a gait belt?
- At the end of the shift, at bedtime
- After meals, before the resident naps
- After the transfer is complete
- Before the resident sits up in bed
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Correct answer: After the transfer is complete
The belt is for the transfer only. Take it off once the move is done.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.7: Restraints and Restraint Alternatives
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026