Mosby’s Essentials For Nursing Assistants 5th Edition By Sheila A. Sorrentino – Leighann Remmert – Test Bank

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which statement about the use of restraints is incorrect?
a. Any health team member can order their use.
b. They may be used only for the immediate physical safety of the person or others.
c. They may only be used when less restrictive measures fail to protect the person or others.
d. They must be discontinued at the earliest possible time.

ANS: A REF: p. 128

2. Restraints are used
a. To discipline a person
b. For staff convenience
c. To control or prevent a behavior
d. To protect persons from harming themselves or others

ANS: D REF: p. 125

3. Restraints are used
a. When the nurse thinks they are needed
b. When the health team thinks they are needed
c. When less restrictive measures fail to protect the person
d. To prevent falls

ANS: C REF: p. 127

4. Informed consent is needed for restraint use.
a. True
b. False

ANS: A REF: p. 128

5. Which statement about restraints is incorrect?
a. Restraints can cause death.
b. Restraints can cause falls.
c. Every agency has policies and procedures about restraint use.
d. Restraints are used for staff convenience.

ANS: D REF: p. 128

6. A patient scratches and picks at his skin. You would expect the nurse to
a. Find out the reason for the behavior
b. Order mitt restraints for the person
c. Order wrist restraints for the person
d. Ask the doctor to order an ointment

ANS: A REF: p. 133

7. Which statement about restraint alternatives is correct?
a. They require a doctor’s order.
b. They are part of the person’s care plan.
c. The least restrictive method is required.
d. They are chemical restraints.

ANS: B REF: p. 125

8. Restraints are used to
a. Punish a person
b. Control a behavior
c. Treat medical symptoms
d. Help the staff

ANS: C REF: p. 126

9. Which statement about physical restraints is incorrect?
a. They are attached to the person’s body.
b. They are next to the person’s body.
c. The person can easily remove them.
d. They limit movement or normal access to one’s body.

ANS: C REF: p. 126

10. A resident’s sheets are tucked in very tight. The person cannot get out of bed and it is hard for the person to move in bed. Which is correct?
a. The tight sheets are restraint alternatives.
b. The tight sheets are restraints.
c. The person needs to have the bed rails up.
d. The tight sheets prevent agitation and restlessness.

ANS: B REF: p. 127