FOUNDATIONS EXAM 1 DCN QUIZZES WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS 2026 – 2027 .
physical: any manual method that reduces a patients ability to move freely
chemical: used to manage patients behavior - Correct Answer -what is the difference between a
physical and chemical restraint?
restraints are invasive and temporary solutions
(also why we should use the least restrictive restraint we can ie. soft mitt vs. leathers) - Correct
Answer -why should all other options be used before restraints are placed?
to discontinue as soon as possible - Correct Answer -once a restraint is applied what is the
biggest goal?
no - Correct Answer -are alarm devices such as bed and chair alarms considered restraints?
C - Correct Answer -In which of the following cases are side rails considered a physical
restraint? (select all that apply)
a. only two rails up, patient has a safe way to exit
b. all rails are up, patient is sedated and they are preventing them from falling
c. patient is fully alert and all four rails are up
- type of restraint
- duration of restraint
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, - circumstances of restraint - Correct Answer -Physical restraints are ordered by the HCP after a
face-to-face assessment, are current for 24 hours and contain which information?
60 - Correct Answer -If restraints are placed on a violent patient, the HCP must assess the patient
within ____ minutes for the restraints being placed.
Every 4 hours for adults (18+)
Every 2 hours for 9-17 y/o
Every 1 hour for children under 9 - Correct Answer -Restraint Orders are renewed (up to the 24
hour limit for a new HCP order):
Every __ hours for adults (18+)
Every __ hours for 9-17 y/o
Every __ hour for children under 9
- prepare restraint
- patient education
- hand hygiene
- inspect area/ pad area
- apply restraint (2 fingers should fit between)
- tie to immovable part of bed (NOT THE RAILS)
- hand hygiene
- remove Q2 minimum - Correct Answer -What are the steps for applying restraints?
every 2 hours minimum - Correct Answer -Once restraints are placed, how often should you
loosen them to allow for ROM and ADL assist?
A. every 15 minutes
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ACCURATE ANSWERS 2026 – 2027 .
physical: any manual method that reduces a patients ability to move freely
chemical: used to manage patients behavior - Correct Answer -what is the difference between a
physical and chemical restraint?
restraints are invasive and temporary solutions
(also why we should use the least restrictive restraint we can ie. soft mitt vs. leathers) - Correct
Answer -why should all other options be used before restraints are placed?
to discontinue as soon as possible - Correct Answer -once a restraint is applied what is the
biggest goal?
no - Correct Answer -are alarm devices such as bed and chair alarms considered restraints?
C - Correct Answer -In which of the following cases are side rails considered a physical
restraint? (select all that apply)
a. only two rails up, patient has a safe way to exit
b. all rails are up, patient is sedated and they are preventing them from falling
c. patient is fully alert and all four rails are up
- type of restraint
- duration of restraint
1
, - circumstances of restraint - Correct Answer -Physical restraints are ordered by the HCP after a
face-to-face assessment, are current for 24 hours and contain which information?
60 - Correct Answer -If restraints are placed on a violent patient, the HCP must assess the patient
within ____ minutes for the restraints being placed.
Every 4 hours for adults (18+)
Every 2 hours for 9-17 y/o
Every 1 hour for children under 9 - Correct Answer -Restraint Orders are renewed (up to the 24
hour limit for a new HCP order):
Every __ hours for adults (18+)
Every __ hours for 9-17 y/o
Every __ hour for children under 9
- prepare restraint
- patient education
- hand hygiene
- inspect area/ pad area
- apply restraint (2 fingers should fit between)
- tie to immovable part of bed (NOT THE RAILS)
- hand hygiene
- remove Q2 minimum - Correct Answer -What are the steps for applying restraints?
every 2 hours minimum - Correct Answer -Once restraints are placed, how often should you
loosen them to allow for ROM and ADL assist?
A. every 15 minutes
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