Mobility and transfersQuestion 1436 of 1700
What is the general rule for judging if a device is a restraint?
- It limits movement or access to one's body
- It costs more than $50 and is used only short-term
- It is used only at night, in the resident's room
- It is made of cloth and has long straps or ties
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Correct answer: It limits movement or access to one's body
What counts is the effect: if a device limits movement or access to the body, it is a restraint.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.7: Restraints and Restraint Alternatives
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026