restraints

CNA
Client Rights
Multiple choice
Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

A resident says that a restraint previously accepted is no longer wanted. What should the nursing assistant do?

Ignore the statement because consent was already given.✗ Incorrect

Consent can be withdrawn.
Tell the resident to wait until the next care conference.✗ Incorrect

The concern needs to be communicated now.
Report the withdrawal of consent to the nurse promptly.✓ Correct

Correct. The nurse must know about the resident’s decision.
Tell the resident only family can change the decision.✗ Incorrect

The resident may withdraw consent.

Answer

C. Report the withdrawal of consent to the nurse promptly.

Rationale

Agreement to restraint use is not permanent. Promptly reporting the resident’s change of mind supports that right.

RememberA restraint is not a shortcut for staff convenience.

Sources

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State Operations Manual Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · License: US government work (public domain) · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Page 121
Adapted from Open RN Nursing Assistant: Chapter 2: Demonstrate Professionalism in the Workplace Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · ETHICAL AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE NURSING ASSISTANT › Resident Rights · 2022

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