Question 1

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. 
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. A

Question 2

Restraints are ordered by the

Accepted Answer

A)  Nurse 
B)  Health team 
C)  Doctor 
D)  The person's legal representative 
A)  Nurse 
B)  Health team 
C)  Doctor 
D)  The person's legal representative C

Question 3

Restraints are used

Accepted Answer

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 falls 
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 falls C

Question 4

Restraints are used to

Accepted Answer

A)  Punish a person 
B)  Control a behavior 
C)  Treat medical symptoms 
D)  Help the staff 
A)  Punish a person 
B)  Control a behavior 
C)  Treat medical symptoms 
D)  Help the staff

Question 5

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 available 
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 available

Question 6

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 restraint 
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 restraint

Question 7

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 reach 
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 reach

Question 8

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 wandering 
A)  Are restraints 
B)  Protect the person from entrapment 
C)  Are never used with restraints 
D)  Protect the person from wandering

Question 9

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 radio 
A)  Answering signal lights promptly 
B)  Meeting food, fluid, and elimination needs 
C)  Giving back massages 
D)  Loud music, television, or radio

Question 10

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. 
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.

Question 11

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 plan 
A)  Used to treat medical symptoms 
B)  A chemical restraint 
C)  A restraint alternative 
D)  Part of the person's care plan

Question 12

Informed consent is needed for restraint use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Restraints are removed and basic needs met at least every

Accepted Answer

A)  15 minutes 
B)  30 minutes 
C)  Hour 
D)  2 hours 
A)  15 minutes 
B)  30 minutes 
C)  Hour 
D)  2 hours

Question 14

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 available 
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 available

Question 15

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 instructions 
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 instructions

Question 16

Which is a restraint?

Accepted Answer

A)  A rocking chair 
B)  A reclining chair 
C)  A chair with an attached tray table 
D)  A low bed 
A)  A rocking chair 
B)  A reclining chair 
C)  A chair with an attached tray table 
D)  A low bed

Question 17

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 others 
A)  To discipline a person 
B)  For staff convenience 
C)  To control or prevent a behavior 
D)  To protect persons from harming themselves or others

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

Question 19

Never use force to apply a restraint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which statement about the use of restraints is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Exam 11: Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use

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

Restraints are ordered by the

Restraints are used

Restraints are used to

Restraints can be ordered

Before applying a restraint, do the following except

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

Bed rail covers and gap protectors

Which is not a restraint alternative?

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?

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

Informed consent is needed for restraint use.

Restraints are removed and basic needs met at least every

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

Restraints are buckled or tied

Which is a restraint?

Restraints are used

Freedom from restraint

Never use force to apply a restraint.

Which statement about the use of restraints is incorrect?

Hospitals and Nursing Centers

The Persons Rights

The Nursing Assistant

Work Ethics

Communicating With the Health Team

Understanding the Person

Body Structure and Function

Care of the Older Person

Assisting With Safety

Assisting With Fall Prevention

Preventing Infection

Body Mechanics

Assisting With Moving and Transfers

Assisting With Comfort

Assisting With Hygiene

Assisting With Grooming

Assisting With Urinary Elimination

Assisting With Bowel Elimination

Assisting With Nutrition and Fluids

Assisting With Assessment

Assisting With Specimens

Assisting With Exercise and Activity

Assisting With Wound Care

Assisting With Pressure Ulcers

Assisting With Oxygen Needs

Assisting With Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care

Caring for Persons With Common Health Problems

Caring for Persons With Mental Health Disorders

Caring for Persons With Confusion and Dementia

Assisting With Emergency Care

Assisting With End-Of-Life Care

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