Module K: Make-up Work

Question 1

a physical restraint put on like a jacket to provide support in a wheelchair and limit mobility of upper body in bed

Answer 1

crossover jacket or vest support

Question 2

a physical restraint using a mitt that limits mobility of hands and use of fingers, frequently used for residents who could harm themselves by pulling at tubing, removing dressings, touching incision, or scratching a wound

Answer 2

soft cloth mitts

Question 3

an environment in which restraints are not kept or used for any reason

Answer 3

restraint free care

Question 4

a physical restraint used between the thighs to keep a resident’s hips from slipping forward

Answer 4

pelvic support

Question 5

any drug used to control actions of a resident for convenience of staff

Answer 5

chemical restraint

Question 6

any physical or mechanical device, material or equipment which restricts freedom of movement or normal access to one’s body

Answer 6

physical restraint

Question 7

a physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior

Answer 7

restraint

Question 8

a belt around a resident’s waist to prevent falls from a wheelchair

Answer 8

seat belt

Question 9

a physical restraint used to keep a limb immobilized

Answer 9

soft limb ties

Question 10

a physical restraint that limits arm movement

Answer 10

wrist restraint

Question 11

measures used instead of physical or chemical restraints

Answer 11

restraint alternative

Question 12

if the bed linens are tucked in very tight on the sides of the bed and the patient cannot get out of bed, or all 4 side rails are raised, what is this considered?

Answer 12

false imprisonment

Question 13

what are negative effects of restraints

Answer 13

physical and psychological discomfort
pressure ulcers
pneumonia
reduced blood circulation

Question 14

residents who require restraints must be observed at least once every _____ minutes and restraints must be removed at least every _____ hours for _____ minutes

Answer 14

15 minutes
2 hours
15 minutes

Question 15

who gives the order for restraints to be used

Answer 15

dr

Question 16

where are the restraints tied

Answer 16

to part of the bed that doesn’t cause tightening when the head or foot of the bed is changed

Question 17

when can restraints be used

Answer 17

used to protect resident during treatment and to keep resident from injuring self or others

Question 18

the use of unnecessary restraints are considered

Answer 18

false imprisonment