Question 1

A person has a vest restraint.You need to check the person's

Accepted Answer

A) Pulse 
B) Skin color 
C) Skin temperature 
D) Breathing 
A) Pulse 
B) Skin color 
C) Skin temperature 
D) Breathing

Question 2

CMS requires the reporting of any death that occurs:

Accepted Answer

A) Prior to the initiation of a restraint 
B) Within 24 hours after a restraint was removed 
C) Within 1 month after a restraint was removed 
D) While a person was in a long-term-care facility 
A) Prior to the initiation of a restraint 
B) Within 24 hours after a restraint was removed 
C) Within 1 month after a restraint was removed 
D) While a person was in a long-term-care facility

Question 3

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which is not a restraint alternative?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

A nurse tells you to use towels and tape to restrain a person.You should

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

Question 7

A person with a restraint is given skin care 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 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

A restraint is ordered for a resident.What restraint should you use?

Accepted Answer

A) The least restrictive device 
B) The one identified on the person's care plan 
C) Mitt or wrist restraints 
D) A vest or jacket restraint 
A) The least restrictive device 
B) The one identified on the person's care plan 
C) Mitt or wrist restraints 
D) A vest or jacket restraint

Question 10

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 11

Which statement about restraints is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) Restraints can cause embarrassment,depression,and anger. 
B) A report is made to the federal government if a restraint causes illness,injury,or death. 
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) A report is made to the federal government if a restraint causes illness,injury,or death. 
C) Restraints affect a person's dignity and self-esteem. 
D) Restraints decrease confusion and agitation.

Question 12

Restraints are applied so that they are

Accepted Answer

A) Loose enough for the person to get free of them 
B) Snug 
C) Tight 
D) The least restrictive 
A) Loose enough for the person to get free of them 
B) Snug 
C) Tight 
D) The least restrictive

Question 13

Which statement about restraints is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) A back cushion is used if the person is restrained in a chair. 
B) A person restrained in the supine position is at great risk for aspiration. 
C) Bed rails are raised when using vest,jacket,or belt restraints. 
D) The signal light is kept within the person's reach. 
A) A back cushion is used if the person is restrained in a chair. 
B) A person restrained in the supine position is at great risk for aspiration. 
C) Bed rails are raised when using vest,jacket,or belt restraints. 
D) The signal light is kept within the person's reach.

Question 14

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 15

A resident keeps trying to pull out her feeding tube.Which restraint is the least restrictive?

Accepted Answer

A) Wrist restraints 
B) Jacket restraint 
C) Vest restraint 
D) Belt restraint 
A) Wrist restraints 
B) Jacket restraint 
C) Vest restraint 
D) Belt restraint

Question 16

Before applying a restraint,you should do all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) Get the person's written consent 
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) Get the person's written consent 
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 17

Which is a restraint alternative?

Accepted Answer

A) Staff assignments are changed daily. 
B) Floor cushions are placed next to beds. 
C) Lights are always bright in rooms and hallways. 
D) The person is kept in his or her room as much as possible. 
A) Staff assignments are changed daily. 
B) Floor cushions are placed next to beds. 
C) Lights are always bright in rooms and hallways. 
D) The person is kept in his or her room as much as possible.

Question 18

A person with a restraint 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 19

Which statement about restraints is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Exam 14: Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use

A person has a vest restraint.You need to check the person's

CMS requires the reporting of any death that occurs:

Restraints are used to

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

Which is not a restraint alternative?

A nurse tells you to use towels and tape to restrain a person.You should

A person with a restraint is given skin care least every

Bed rail covers and gap protectors

A restraint is ordered for a resident.What restraint should you use?

Restraints are used

Which statement about restraints is incorrect?

Restraints are applied so that they are

Which statement about restraints is incorrect?

Mitt restraints prevent

A resident keeps trying to pull out her feeding tube.Which restraint is the least restrictive?

Before applying a restraint,you should do all of the following except

Which is a restraint alternative?

A person with a restraint is repositioned at least every

Which statement about restraints is incorrect?

Vest and jacket restraints are applied to the

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