A physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior.

• A. Restorative Care
• B. Respiration
• C. Resident
• D. Restraint

Answer: (D)

Restraining someone involves using a physical device or a medication to limit their voluntary movement or behavior. This includes physical restraints like belts, mitts, or chairs that limit movement, and chemical restraints, which are medications given to calm or control behavior. The idea is safety, but restraints should only be used when necessary and after trying less restrictive options, and always with a physician’s order. As a CNA, you’d ensure restraints are applied safely, monitor for skin integrity and circulation, assist with range of motion when possible, and remove restraints as soon as it’s safe to do so. Ongoing documentation and frequent reassessment are essential to justify continuing restraint use.

Restorative care focuses on helping residents regain or maintain function, not on limiting movement. Respiration is the act of breathing, a normal body function. A resident is the person receiving care.