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Before a resident uses a walker, the nurse aide should check that:
- A.The walker is as tall as the shoulders
- B.The walker handgrips are about at hip or wrist level when standing
- C.The walker has no rubber tips
- D.The front legs are shorter than the back
Correct answer
B. The walker handgrips are about at hip or wrist level when standing
Why
Walker height is correct when the handgrips are near wrist or hip level with the resident standing upright, allowing a slight elbow bend. Missing rubber tips make the walker unsafe.
Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Ambulation: Walker Fitting and Safety · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-127).