When walking with a resident who uses a walker, the nurse aide should:

• A.Walk slightly behind and to the side, holding the gait belt if ordered
• B.Walk far ahead and let the resident follow
• C.Pull the walker forward for the resident
• D.Carry the walker when the resident tires

Why

Staying slightly behind and to the side, with gait belt support as directed, lets the aide assist quickly without crowding the resident. The resident must advance the walker themselves.

Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Ambulation: Walker Assistance · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-126).

Practice this domain as a full test

More Ambulation & Assistive Devices questions

• A resident uses a cane because of a weak right leg. On which side should the cane be held?
• Before a resident uses a walker, the nurse aide should check that:
• A resident using crutches should be reminded to:
• What is the first safety step before a resident stands up from a wheelchair to walk?
• During ambulation in the hallway, the resident says she feels faint. The nurse aide should: