Question 1

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 2

A resident has wrist restraints. You need to check the person at least every

Accepted Answer

A)  5 minutes 
B)  10 minutes 
C)  15 minutes 
D)  20 minutes 
A)  5 minutes 
B)  10 minutes 
C)  15 minutes 
D)  20 minutes

Question 3

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 4

Vest and jacket restraints are applied to the

Accepted Answer

A)  Chest 
B)  Waist 
C)  Limbs 
D)  Hands 
A)  Chest 
B)  Waist 
C)  Limbs 
D)  Hands

Question 5

Which statement about physical restraints is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are attached to the person's body. 
B)  They are next to the person's body. 
C)  The person can easily remove them. 
D)  They limit movement or normal access to one's body. 
A)  They are attached to the person's body. 
B)  They are next to the person's body. 
C)  The person can easily remove them. 
D)  They limit movement or normal access to one's body.

Question 6

Informed consent is needed for restraint use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which is not a restraint alternative?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keeping the signal light within the person's reach 
B)  Making the person take an afternoon nap 
C)  Explaining all procedures and care measures 
D)  Padding walls and the corners of furniture 
A)  Keeping the signal light within the person's reach 
B)  Making the person take an afternoon nap 
C)  Explaining all procedures and care measures 
D)  Padding walls and the corners of furniture

Question 8

A person has a restraint. The person is repositioned 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 9

Mitt restraints prevent

Accepted Answer

A)  Finger use 
B)  Hand movements 
C)  Wrist movements 
D)  Arm movements 
A)  Finger use 
B)  Hand movements 
C)  Wrist movements 
D)  Arm movements

Question 10

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 11

A patient scratches and picks at his skin. You would expect the nurse to

Accepted Answer

A)  Find out the reason for the behavior 
B)  Order mitt restraints for the person 
C)  Order wrist restraints for the person 
D)  Ask the doctor to order an ointment 
A)  Find out the reason for the behavior 
B)  Order mitt restraints for the person 
C)  Order wrist restraints for the person 
D)  Ask the doctor to order an ointment

Question 12

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 13

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 14

Which statement about restraints is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restraints can cause death. 
B)  Restraints can cause falls. 
C)  Every agency has policies and procedures about restraint use. 
D)  Restraints are used for staff convenience. 
A)  Restraints can cause death. 
B)  Restraints can cause falls. 
C)  Every agency has policies and procedures about restraint use. 
D)  Restraints are used for staff convenience.

Question 15

The straps of vest restraints

Accepted Answer

A)  Open in the back 
B)  Cross in front 
C)  Cross in back 
D)  Open at the side 
A)  Open in the back 
B)  Cross in front 
C)  Cross in back 
D)  Open at the side

Question 16

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.

Question 17

Which allows the person to turn from side to side or sit up in bed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vest restraint 
B)  Jacket restraint 
C)  Roll belt restraint 
D)  Full-body restraint 
A)  Vest restraint 
B)  Jacket restraint 
C)  Roll belt restraint 
D)  Full-body restraint

Question 18

Before applying a restraint, the person must be

Accepted Answer

A)  Sitting 
B)  Lying down 
C)  In good alignment 
D)  Resting quietly 
A)  Sitting 
B)  Lying down 
C)  In good alignment 
D)  Resting quietly

Question 19

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 20

Which statement about restraints is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restraints can cause embarrassment, depression, and anger. 
B)  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has rules for using restraints. 
C)  Restraints affect a person's dignity and self-esteem. 
D)  Restraints decrease confusion and agitation. 
A)  Restraints can cause embarrassment, depression, and anger. 
B)  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has rules for using restraints. 
C)  Restraints affect a person's dignity and self-esteem. 
D)  Restraints decrease confusion and agitation.

Exam 10: Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use

Restraints are buckled or tied

A resident has wrist restraints. You need to check the person at least every

Bed rail covers and gap protectors

Vest and jacket restraints are applied to the

Which statement about physical restraints is incorrect?

Informed consent is needed for restraint use.

Which is not a restraint alternative?

A person has a restraint. The person is repositioned at least every

Mitt restraints prevent

Restraints are removed and basic needs met at least every

A patient scratches and picks at his skin. You would expect the nurse to

Restraints are used

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

Which statement about restraints is incorrect?

The straps of vest restraints

Which statement about the use of restraints is incorrect?

Which allows the person to turn from side to side or sit up in bed?

Before applying a restraint, the person must be

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

Which statement about restraints is incorrect?

Introduction to Hospitals and Nursing Centers

The Nursing Assistant

Work Ethics

Communicating With the Health Team

Understanding the Person

Body Structure and Function

Care of the Older Person

Promoting Safety

Preventing Falls

Preventing Infection

Body Mechanics

Safely Handling, Moving, and Transferring the Person

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 Oxygen Needs

Assisting With Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care

Caring for Persons With Common Health Problems

Caring for Persons With Mental Health Problems

Caring for Persons With Confusion and Dementia

Assisting With Emergency Care

Caring for the Dying Person

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