Mobility and transfersQuestion 573 of 1700

What is needed before a restraint can be used?

  1. A request from the unit manager
  2. A decision by the aide on duty
  3. A request from a family member
  4. An order from the provider
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Correct answer: An order from the provider

A restraint needs an order from a health care provider. Agency policy must also be followed.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.7: Restraints and Restraint Alternatives

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026