seclusion and restraint practice parameter questions and answers 100%

what should be performed before starting seclusion and restraint on a patient in order to ensure the patient's safety? - ANSWER-A medical evaluation of the patient should identify factors that may require modification of seclusion and restraint procedures what should we try before proceeding with chemical restraints? how should this be done? - ANSWER-oral medication should be offered prior to the administration of parenteral medication. To avoid aspiration, oral medication must always be given when the patient is sitting up or standing. when evaluating aggressive behaviors, what are important parts of the patient's History to learn? - ANSWER-The evaluation of a patient should include a review of aggressive behavior, including triggers, warning signs, repetitive behaviors, response to treatment, and prior seclusion and restraint events that are associated with aggressive acts what specific conditions should you take note of that made me later affect seclusion and restraint? - ANSWER-Cognitive limitations, neurological deficits, and learning disabilities should be noted during intake evaluations [MS]. what should treatment plans include in regard to seclusion and restraint? - ANSWER-strategies to: - prevent aggressive behavior, - de-escalate behavior before it becomes necessary to use restrictive interventions, - and initiate psychological and psychopharmacological treatments for treating the underlying psychopathology [MS]. what is the only indication for seclusion and restraint in children or adolescents? - ANSWER-The only indications for the use of seclusion and restraint are to prevent dangerous behavior to self or others and to prevent disorganization or serious disruption of the treatment program including serious damage to property. what measures should be ruled out prior to initiating seclusion and restraint in youths? - ANSWER-Measures promoting the child's self-control or less restrictive options must have failed or are impractical [MS]. what are 5 major ways that seclusion and restraint in youth can be misused? - ANSWER-Seclusion and restraint should not be used as: - punishment for patients, - for the convenience of the program, - where prohibited by state guidelines,