Question 1

Which is a restraint?

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A)   A rocking chair
B)   A reclining chair
C)   A chair with an attached tray table
D)   A low bedE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 2

Restraints can be ordered

Accepted Answer

A)   After less restrictive measures fail to protect the person
B)   When the family requests them
C)   To control or prevent a behavior
D)   When the least restrictive method is availableE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Which statement about the use of restraints is incorrect?

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A)   Any health team member can order their use.
B)   They may be used only for the immediate physical safety of the person or others.
C)   They may only be used when less restrictive measures fail to protect the person or others.
D)   They must be discontinued at the earliest possible time.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Restraints are buckled or tied

Accepted Answer

A)   Using the least restrictive method
B)   With tape or rope
C)   Within the person's reach
D)   According to agency policy and the manufacturer's instructionsE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Restraints are used

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A)   When the nurse thinks they are needed
B)   When the health team thinks they are needed
C)   When less restrictive measures fail to protect the person
D)   To prevent fallsE) All of the above
F) C) and D) C

Question 6

Which is not a restraint alternative?

Accepted Answer

A)   Answering signal lights promptly
B)   Meeting food, fluid, and elimination needs
C)   Giving back massages
D)   Loud music, television, or radioE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

Bed rail covers and gap protectors

Accepted Answer

A)   Are restraints
B)   Protect the person from entrapment
C)   Are never used with restraints
D)   Protect the person from wanderingE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

A resident's sheets are tucked in very tight. The person cannot get out of bed and it is hard for the person to move in bed. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   The tight sheets are restraint alternatives.
B)   The tight sheets are restraints.
C)   The person needs to have the bed rails up.
D)   The tight sheets prevent agitation and restlessness.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

A drug makes a person sleepy and unable to function. The drug is

Accepted Answer

A)   Used to treat medical symptoms
B)   A chemical restraint
C)   A restraint alternative
D)   Part of the person's care planE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Informed consent is needed for restraint use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A restraint is ordered. Which is the least likely to cause injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)   Following the manufacturer's instructions
B)   Trying to get free from the restraint
C)   Keeping the restraint on the entire shift
D)   Using whatever restraint is availableE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

A nurse tells you to use towels and tape to restrain a person. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Refuse and explain why.
B)   Use towels and tape with the manufacturer's instructions.
C)   Ignore the nurse's instructions.
D)   Follow the nurse's instructions.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B) A

Question 13

Before applying a restraint, do the following except

Accepted Answer

A)   Do not inform the person what you are going to do
B)   Have the nurse show you how to safely apply the restraint
C)   Find out what type and size to use
D)   Find out when to apply and release the restraintE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Restraints are ordered by the

Accepted Answer

A)   Nurse
B)   Health team
C)   Doctor
D)   The person's legal representativeE) B) and C)
F) None of the above C

Question 15

Never use force to apply a restraint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Restraints are removed and basic needs met at least every

Accepted Answer

A)   15 minutes
B)   30 minutes
C)   Hour
D)   2 hoursE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Restraints are used to

Accepted Answer

A)   Punish a person
B)   Control a behavior
C)   Treat medical symptoms
D)   Help the staffE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Freedom from restraint

Accepted Answer

A)   Is a nursing center policy
B)   Applies only to confused and disoriented persons
C)   Is every person's right
D)   Requires informed consentE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

A person is restrained. Which promotes the person's independence?

Accepted Answer

A)   Checking on the person every hour
B)   Doing as much as possible for the person
C)   Removing the restraint every 4 hours
D)   Making sure the signal light and other needed items are within reachE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Restraints are used

Accepted Answer

A)   To discipline a person
B)   For staff convenience
C)   To control or prevent a behavior
D)   To protect persons from harming themselves or othersE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 11: Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use

Which is a restraint?

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Restraints can be ordered

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Which statement about the use of restraints is incorrect?

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Restraints are buckled or tied

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Restraints are used

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Which is not a restraint alternative?

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Bed rail covers and gap protectors

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A resident's sheets are tucked in very tight. The person cannot get out of bed and it is hard for the person to move in bed. Which is correct?

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A drug makes a person sleepy and unable to function. The drug is

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Informed consent is needed for restraint use.

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A restraint is ordered. Which is the least likely to cause injuries?

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A nurse tells you to use towels and tape to restrain a person. What should you do?

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Before applying a restraint, do the following except

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Restraints are ordered by the

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Never use force to apply a restraint.

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Restraints are removed and basic needs met at least every

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Restraints are used to

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Freedom from restraint

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A person is restrained. Which promotes the person's independence?

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Restraints are used

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