Lesson 16-30

Define CHEMICAL RESTRAINT.

• Any manual method or physical or mechanical device, material, or equipment attached or adjacent to resident's body that the individual cannot remove easily which restricts freedom of movement or normal access to one's body.

• Any drug that is used for discipline or convenience and not required to treat medical symptoms.

• a barrier device attached to the side of a bed

• the act of getting caught in, or trapped in something

Define PHYSICAL RESTRAINT

• Any action taken by the facility to control a resident's behavior manage a resident's behavior with a lesser amount of effort by facility and not in the resident's best interest.

• The act of getting caught in, or trapped in something.

• An indication or characteristic of a physical or psychological condition.

• Any manual method or physical or mechanical device, material, or equipment attached or adjacent to the resident's body that the individual cannot remove easily which restricts freedom of movement or normal access to one's body.

CNA's can place a resident in a chemical or physical restraint for convenience and discipline reasons.

• True

• False

A restraint can be applied by anyone who is employed by the medical facility.

• True

• False

Each physically restrained or secluded individual shall be temporarily released from restraint or seclusion at least every ______ hours or more often if necessary except when the resident is asleep.

• 3

• 1

• 2

• 30 minutes

How often must a resident with a physical restraint in place be visited by a nursing staff member?

• 2 hours

• 1 hour

• 30 minutes

• 3 hours

The permanent stiffening of a joint and muscle is called

• Corrective

• Contradiction

• Contracture

• Connective

It is acceptable to use electrical equipment and flammable products, such as rubbing alcohol and oil based products like Vaseline, near oxygen.

• True

• False

CNA's can take blood pressure measurements in arms with IV's or PICC lines.

• True

• False

Pain scales, like the smile faces, can be helpful in determining pain levels in residents.

• True

• False