A death that occurs within 24 hours after a patient/resident has been removed from restraint or seclusion must be reported to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Regional Office.

 A. True
 B. False

If a restraint order is not obtained by the attending physician, he or she must be notified as soon as possible.

 A. True
 B. False

Which of the following interventions may be effective in preventing restraint use?

 A. Returning to a patient/resident when agreed upon.
 B. Regular ambulation.
 C. Activities such as puzzles, television, and games.
 D. All of the above.

The patient`s/resident`s condition or symptom(s) that justified the use of the restaint must be documented in the medical record.

 A. True
 B. False

It is acceptable to use restraint for:

 A. Staff convenience.
 B. Staff safety.
 C. Patient/resident punishment.
 D. A substitute to adequate staffing.

Restraint has the potential to produce serious consequences such as:

 A. Physical harm.
 B. Psychological harm.
 C. Violation of a patient`s/resident`s rights.
 D. All of the above.