NF 1.03 Patient Rights

When can you legally restrain a resident?

• When you have tried all other alternatives

• When the nurse tells you to do so

• When they are being rude

• When the Doctor writes an order

How often should you check the resident's pulse, color, temperature and breathing once they are restrained in a limb or vest restraint?

• 2 hours

• 1 hour

• 30 minutes

• 15 minutes

When applying restraints you must leave an eight inch tail on the restrain tie and use a

• Double knot

• square knot

• slip knot

• neuse knot

Who can be a resident advocate

• You and your co-workers

• A member of the resident's family/support system

• An Ombudsman

• All of the above

Electronic devices on beds, wheelchairs and doors are used as a restraint alternative to:

• Alert staff if a patient gets up without help

• Turns on the TV

• Allow the resident to have a noise maker

• Replace the call bell

Which piece of legislation in 1987 established the Resident's Bill of Rights?

• OBRA

• The Constitution

• HIPPA

• Murphy's law

A complaint based on a circumstance where there is a feeling of being wronged is:

• Dear Abby

• Dishonesty

• Grievance

• Irresponsible

The Resident Council Advisory Group gives residents a voice in:

• Facility finances

• Long Term Care Operations

• Community Activities

• Facility Staff

Which of the following is an unacceptable use for restraints?

• Using all 4 side rains at night per Doctor's order to prevent resident from rolling out of bed

• Giving the resident their sleeping pill at lunchtime because they are being obnoxious

• Using soft ties on a person's wrist while they are on a ventilator per Doctor's orders

• Using a lap tray ordered by the Doctor while the resident is in a wheelchair

Which statements does not support Resident's rights while living in a Nursing Home?

• Not making eye contact

• Letting a resident do as much as they can for themselves

• Calling a resident "Sweetie" and "Honey"

• Allowing the resident to make choices of clothing, food and activities