Mobility and transfersQuestion 1451 of 1700
Where should the resident's arms be during a sit-to-stand lift?
- Crossed over the chest, held tight
- Inside the lift arms behind the back
- Outside the lift arms, with the hands on the handles
- Hanging at the sides
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Correct answer: Outside the lift arms, with the hands on the handles
The sling stays under both armpits.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.10: Skills Checklist- Transfer From Bed to Chair With Sit-to-Stand
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026