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Which of the following is an example of a physical restraint?
True or False: Environmental restraints include physical barriers that confine a person to a specific area.
What is the main purpose of chemical restraints?
Using restraints without a physician's order is considered what?
Which of the following is NOT a safety guideline when applying restraints?
True or False: Client’s call bell should always be kept within their reach when restrained.
What are the '3 R's' for using restraints?
True or False: It is acceptable to use restraints such as sheets or ropes to secure a client.
What potential complication can arise if a resident tries to free themselves from restraints?
True or False: Restraints can cause intellectual decline and emotional harm such as anger and fear.
Which of the following is a recommended alternative to restraints?
True or False: Restraints should only be applied by trained staff following physician orders.
Explain why observational checks are necessary every 15 minutes when a client is restrained.
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True or False: Clients must be repositioned and restraints removed at least every 2 hours.
Which practice is unsafe when applying restraints near fire or smoking materials?
True or False: Meeting clients’ basic needs and preserving quality of life should still be prioritized when restraints are used.
In the '3 R's' for restraints, what is the significance of 'Right Person'?
True or False: PSWs should educate family members about the risks of restraints and available alternatives.
What should a PSW do if children insist on restraining their mother in a least restraint policy area?
True or False: It is acceptable to use restraints for toilet positioning purposes.
What are some complications that can result from improper restraint use?
True or False: An MD's order for restraints must be reassessed every 24 hours.
Why is it important to spend time with a client who is restrained?
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True or False: Using alarms like bed or chair alarms is considered an alternative to restraints.
What is one potential emotional effect of using restraints on clients?
True or False: Restraints can sometimes be used as a first option instead of exploring alternatives.
Which of the following is a physical restraint?
True or False: A client's dignity and basic needs should continue to be prioritized even when restraints are in use.