Lesson 14- Restraint Alternatives And Safe Restraint Flashcards
Which statement about the use of restraints and seclusion is correct
They may only be used when less restrictive measures fail to protect the person, a staff member or others
Restraints are used:
When other measures fail to protect the person
2 Restraints are used :
To protect persons from harming themselves or others
Freedom from restraint:
Is a resident right protected by CMS
A patient scratched and picks at skin you would expect the nurse to:
Find out the reason for the behavior
What is NOT considered a way to restrain a client
Pain management
When caring for a client who uses a protective device(restraint), the nurse aide SHOULD
Check the clients body alignment
There are two kinds of restraints
Physical and chemical
A restraint attached to a patients body and to a stationary object is
An active physical restraint
A restraint should always be tied to the
Bed frame