Restraints

Question 1

Indications for restraints:

Answer 1

• reduce fall risk
• prevent interruption of therapy
• maintain life support
• reduce risk for others

Question 2

You never use restraints when…

Answer 2

just because you want too

Question 3

Chemical restraints

Answer 3

paraletic medication that keeps the patient from moving

and medications that sedate patients.

Question 4

Physical restrains

Answer 4

any manual method, physical or mechanical device, material, or equipment that immobilizes or reduced the ability of a patient to move his or her arms, legs, and body, or head freely.

Question 5

Type of restraint:

Limb

Answer 5

placed on patients wrist, arms, or legs

Question 6

Type of restraint:

Mitten

Answer 6

wrapping patients hand

Question 7

Type of restraint:

Belt

Answer 7

prevents from getting out of bed

Question 8

Type of restraint:

Rails

Answer 8

rails of bed

Question 9

FIRST step in restraint use?

Answer 9

Restraint alternatives! find a way you dont need a restraint!

• Treat the cause
• Distraction
• Relaxation techniques
• Physical activity
• Frequent assessment
• Anticipate needs
• Modify the environment
• Provide consistency

Question 10

Restraints are always a ________ resort

Answer 10

LAST resort

Question 11

Prescribed?

Answer 11

Face-to-face assessment
Type
Location
Duration
Circumstances
Renewed

Question 12

Restraints without a valid and complete order are considered __________

Answer 12

false imprisonment.

Question 13

Nursing Care

Answer 13

• Notify family
• Reassessment of need
• NV assessment
• Remove periodically
• Document!

Question 14

Restraint Danger!

-Immobilization

Answer 14

• Pressure injuries
• Pneumonia
• Constipation
• Incontinence
• Emotional harm
• Agitation

Question 15

Restraint Danger!

-Injury and Death!

Answer 15

• Neuromuscular injuries
• Strangulation
• Restricted breathing and circulation