Test Questions

1. What should you do with the excess gait belt strap?

a.  Cut it off

b.  Wrap it around the person’s waist

c.  Tuck it under the belt

d.  Let it dangle

2.  A gait belt is applied

a.  To the skin

b.  Over clothing

c.  Over the breasts

d.  Under the robe

3.  A person starts to fall. Your first action is to

a.  Try to prevent the fall

b.  Call for help

c.  Bring the person close to your body

d.  Lower the person to the floor

4. When assisting a person using a gait belt

 

a. Stand at the patient’s side

b. Buckle the knees against the patient’s knees

c. Stand with feet together

d. Grasp the gait belt on each side