Mobility and transfersQuestion 580 of 1700
What is the best practice for checking a resident in a physical restraint?
- A quick check once during each work shift
- A quick check about once every 4 hours
- Constant watching or checks every 15 minutes
- A quick check only when meals are served
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Correct answer: Constant watching or checks every 15 minutes
A restrained resident needs close watching. Some agencies also use a 1:1 sitter.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.7: Restraints and Restraint Alternatives
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026