Which option would be inconsistent with the ambulation instructions?

Which option would be inconsistent with the ambulation instructions?

• A. Ask another NA to help you
• B. Give verbal reminders to walk
• C. Walk without a gait belt when the resident is unsteady
• D. Use a gait belt with at least one hand on it at all times

Answer: (C)

Ambulation safety relies on staying in firm control and using the right support when a resident is unsteady. A gait belt provides a secure handle and, with at least one hand on it, you can guide and stop a fall quickly, protecting both you and the resident. Getting another NA to assist adds a second set of hands for two-person support, which is often needed for unsteady residents. Verbal reminders help the resident stay focused and pace steps safely. Walking without a gait belt when the resident is unsteady removes a critical safety measure and makes it much harder to maintain control if balance shifts. So the option that suggests walking without the gait belt is inconsistent with proper ambulation instructions.

Ambulation safety relies on staying in firm control and using the right support when a resident is unsteady. A gait belt provides a secure handle and, with at least one hand on it, you can guide and stop a fall quickly, protecting both you and the resident. Getting another NA to assist adds a second set of hands for two-person support, which is often needed for unsteady residents. Verbal reminders help the resident stay focused and pace steps safely. Walking without a gait belt when the resident is unsteady removes a critical safety measure and makes it much harder to maintain control if balance shifts. So the option that suggests walking without the gait belt is inconsistent with proper ambulation instructions.