Approach to Agressive Patients

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental goal of care when assessing an agitated patient?

• Provide treatment in the least restrictive setting

• Rapid and effective stabilization of the acute crisis

• Manage all medical causes accordingly

• Maximize coercion and confrontation

What is the recommended distance to maintain from an aggressive patient to respect personal space?

• 1 foot

• 2 feet

• 3 feet

• 4 feet

During verbal interaction with an aggressive patient, how many people should verbally interact with the patient?

• Three people

• Only one person

• As many as possible

• Two people

What is the purpose of debriefing the aggressive patient and healthcare providers after an incident?

• To promote good practice

• To assign blame

• To avoid addressing concerns

• To create unnecessary trauma

When administering medications to an aggressive patient, what should be offered to the patient to encourage a sense of control?

• Intravenous medication only

• No choice in medication

• Oral or parenteral medication choice

• No information about the medication

What is the purpose of the four-point restraint in managing an aggressive patient?

• To increase aggression

• To protect the patient and others

• To allow the patient to move freely

• To induce sleep

What should be done hourly during the application of limb restraints in the four-point restraint?

• Change the position of the body

• Change the position of the hands

• Change the position of the head

• Change the position of the legs

What is the main objective of event reporting in the case of a patient or healthcare provider being harmed?

• To assign blame

• To learn from past incidents

• To hide the incident

• To avoid taking responsibility

What type of Information should be documented regarding agressive episodes?

• alternatives intervention attempted

• Precipitants to the Events

• Indication for Restraint

• Medications administered

What is the purpose of Four-Point Restraint?

• Document aggressive episodes

• Keep the aggressive patient restrained safely

• Prevent the patient from escaping

• Apply limb restraints on both arms and legs