SNF - RESTRAINTS AND POSTURAL SUPPORTS

Question 1

Written P&P concerning the use of restrains and postural supports shall be followed. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

Restraints shall only be used with a written order of a physician or other lawfully authorized person. The order must specify the ___ and circumstances which the restraints are to be used.

1. Type
2. Duration
3. Application
4. None of the above

Answer 2

2. Duration

Question 3

Seclusion, defined as placement of a pt alone in a room, shall be used as needed. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 3

FALSE

Question 4

Restraints shall be used in such a way as not to cause ___ injury to the pt and to insure the lease possible discomfort to the pt.

1. Personal
2. Emotional
3. Physical
4. Any

Answer 4

3. Physical

Question 5

Treatment restraints may be used for the protection of the pt during treatment and diagnostic procedures such as, but not limited to, intravenous tx or catheterization procedures. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

Physical restraints for behavioral control shall only be used with a written order designed to lead to a ___ restrictive way of managing, and ultimately elimination of the restraint.

1. More
2. Least
3. Emotional
4. None of the above

Answer 6

2. Least

Question 7

Pts shall be restraining only in an area that is under supervision of ___.

1. Staff
2. Employees
3. Nurses
4. None of the above

Answer 7

1. Staff

Question 8

Postural support means a method other than orthopedic braces used to assist pts to achieve proper body position and balance. Postural supports may only help to prevent the pt from falling out of a bed or chair, or for positioning, rather than to restrict movement. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

The use of postural support shall be specified in the pts care plan and approved in ___ by the physician.

1. The record
2. Writing
3. Person
4. All the above

Answer 9

2. Writing