Health Care Assistant (HCA) Practice Exam · Question
When assisting a client to ambulate with a walker, where should the HCA position themselves?
Positioning slightly behind and to the side allows the HCA to provide support if the client loses balance, while still allowing the client to lead the movement.
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Question: When assisting a client to ambulate with a walker, where should the HCA position themselves?
Answer options:
- In front of the client, pulling them forward ✅ Behind the client, slightly to one side, providing support if needed
- To the side of the client, holding their arm tightly
- Far away from the client to promote independence
Correct answer: Behind the client, slightly to one side, providing support if needed
Explanation: Positioning slightly behind and to the side allows the HCA to provide support if the client loses balance, while still allowing the client to lead the movement.
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