Mobility and transfersQuestion 1448 of 1700
How long should the resident dangle before the gait belt transfer?
- A few seconds, only until the shoes are on
- About an hour
- Not at all
- A few minutes
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Correct answer: A few minutes
Dangling gives the body time to adjust.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.9: Skills Checklist- Transfer From Bed to Chair With a Gait Belt
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026