Mobility and transfersQuestion 1449 of 1700
What does the resident do to help at the start of the stand in the gait belt transfer?
- Grabs the aide's neck and pulls up with both arms
- Pulls on the side rail with both hands
- Stays still while the aide lifts
- Pushes up on the bed on the count of three
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Correct answer: Pushes up on the bed on the count of three
The resident helps, and you count to three together.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.9: Skills Checklist- Transfer From Bed to Chair With a Gait Belt
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026