1080 - Patient Restraints

Question 1

Patient restraints are to be utilized only when necessary in those situations where the patient is exhibiting behavior deemed to present a danger to themselves or others.

true or false?

Answer 1

true

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Question 2

Methods of restrained

Law enforcement: (5)

Answer 2

• Handcuffs
• Plastic ties
• “Hobble” restraints
• If law enforcement restrains the patient, ensure they follow behind rescue unit in case the restraints need to be removed
• JFRD personnel are not authorized to place a patient in hard plastic ties or any form of restraint requiring a key to remove

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Question 3

Methods of restraint

JFRD personnel: (3)

Answer 3

• Soft limb restraints
• Stretcher straps/harness
• Wide cloth restraints

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Question 4

Care of restrained patients

Restrained patients shall be placed in a ________ position.

Answer 4

supine

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Question 5

Care of restrained patients

NO PATIENT WILL BE RESTRAINED IN THE PRONE OR “______________” POSITION

Answer 5

HOG-TIED

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Question 6

Care of restrained patients

Restraints shall not prohibit evaluation of the patient’s medical status or injure the patient in any way.

true or false?

Answer 6

true

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Question 7

Frequently assess patient to ensure the airway
is patent, distal limb circulation is adequate and restraints can be released quickly should the patient’s condition deteriorate. true or false?

Answer 7

true

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Question 8

Care of restrained patients

When restraints are in use, circulation to the extremities shall be evaluated at least every _____ minutes.

Answer 8

5

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Question 9

Care of restrained patients

JFRD personnel shall never leave the restrained patient unattended.

true or false?

Answer 9

true

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Question 10

Documentation of the use of restraints on the EMS field copy report and PCR shall include: (3)

Answer 10

• The patient’s behavior necessitating placement of restraints
• Type of restraint used
• Status of circulation distal to restraints

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