Mobility and transfersQuestion 1435 of 1700
What is a hand mitt used for?
- To keep the hands warm and the fingers from getting dry in cold rooms
- To keep a confused patient from pulling out tubes or other equipment
- To protect the bed linens
- To help with eating
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Correct answer: To keep a confused patient from pulling out tubes or other equipment
A mitt becomes a restraint under some conditions.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.7: Restraints and Restraint Alternatives
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026