Mobility and transfersQuestion 583 of 1700
When are raised side rails considered a restraint?
- When used to prevent accidental falls from bed
- When the resident is very weak or cannot move
- When the bed is also in its lowest position
- When meant to stop the resident's voluntary exit
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Correct answer: When meant to stop the resident's voluntary exit
The purpose of the rails decides it. Rails meant to stop a voluntary exit from bed are a restraint.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.7: Restraints and Restraint Alternatives
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026