CNA Skill: Ambulating Resident with a Gait Belt

Question 1

What is the care plan for ambulating resident with a gait belt?

Answer 1

Ambulate resident at least 10 steps while using a gait belt

Question 2

What are the supplies needed for ambulating a resident?

Answer 2

I. Gait belt

II. Non-skid footwear

Question 3

What is the 1st step for ambulating a resident?

Answer 3

Introduce yourself, identify patient and ask them if they would like to go for a walk

Question 4

Are you required to inform the patient what the gait belt is used for?

Answer 4

Yes inform them the gait belt will help allow you to raise them to a standing position and provide stability while they walk

Question 5

What must you do after placing gait belt around patient?

Answer 5

Ask patient to bring their feet together and make sure their feet are flat on the ground

Question 6

How should the patient place their hands while you’re using the gait belt?

Answer 6

Ask the patient to place their hands on your shoulders

Question 7

What must you do once the patient is up?

Answer 7

Ask patient if they feel okay and inform patient to lead and that you will walk behind

Question 8

What must you do once the patient finished walking?

Answer 8

Ask the patient if they are feeling okay and help them sit down the same way they stood up