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Use of Physical Restraints in Supported Living
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1. What is the primary purpose of physical restraint in supported living?
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A) To punish individuals for bad behavior
B) To prevent harm when necessary
C) To control individuals and ensure compliance
D) To replace verbal communication
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2. When should physical restraint be used?
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A) As the first option when an individual is being uncooperative
B) Only as a last resort when there is an immediate risk of harm
C) Anytime a caregiver feels threatened
D) When an individual refuses to follow instructions
3. Which of the following is NOT a type of physical restraint?
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A) Mechanical Restraint
B) Verbal Reassurance
C) Chemical Restraint
D) Seclusion
4. What is the primary goal of the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018?
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A) To promote the use of physical restraint in all mental health settings
B) To increase transparency and accountability in the use of force
C) To eliminate the need for any intervention in mental health settings
D) To restrict the use of all forms of restraint completely
5. Which of the following is a key provision of the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018?
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A) Reducing staff training requirements
B) Making family involvement optional
C) Mandatory reporting and documentation of restraint use
D) Allowing unrestricted use of force in supported living
6. What is an example of mechanical restraint?
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A) Holding an individual's arms to stop them from moving
B) Using a chair with straps to prevent movement
C) Giving sedative medication to calm an individual
D) Speaking calmly to de-escalate a situation
7. Which of the following is a risk associated with using physical restraint?
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A) Improved trust between caregivers and individuals
B) Increased engagement in activities
C) Physical harm to staff and individuals
D) Higher job satisfaction for staff
8. What is a key alternative to physical restraint?
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A) Immediate seclusion
B) De-escalation techniques
C) Ignoring the situation
D) Using force before assessing the risk
9. Which of the following should be recorded when a restraint is used?
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A) The emotional state of the caregiver
B) The individual's past behavior
C) Time, date, reason, type, and duration of restraint
D) The name of the person who suggested using restraint
10. Why is reporting and documentation important?
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A) To justify unnecessary use of force
B) To protect staff and individuals and improve accountability
C) To avoid legal consequences for the organization
D) To create more paperwork for caregivers
11. What should staff consider before using physical restraint?
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A) Whether the intervention is proportionate, necessary, and reasonable
B) If they have permission from their manager
C) If they have used restraint on this individual before
D) Whether they feel like using restraint or not
12. How can environmental adjustments help in preventing restraint?
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A) By isolating individuals in a locked room
B) By reducing triggers such as noise and overcrowding
C) By increasing the use of mechanical restraints
D) By limiting the individual's access to their belongings
13. What is an example of chemical restraint?
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A) Holding an individual in a safe position
Encouraging the individual to express their feelings
C) Providing verbal reassurance to calm someone
D) Administering medication to control behavior
14. What is a psychological consequence of unnecessary restraint?
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A) Feelings of trauma and distress
B) Increased trust in caregivers
C) Improved communication skills
D) Higher levels of cooperation
15. How does the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 impact supported living settings?
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A) It directly enforces restrictions on restraint in supported living
B) It sets best practices and standards for transparency and training
C) It allows for the increased use of force in supported living
D) It removes the requirement for staff training
16. What is a key best practice in using physical restraint?
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A) Ensure it aligns with legal and ethical guidelines
Use restraint as the first response to challenging behavior
C) Avoid documenting the incident
D) Encourage the frequent use of seclusion
17. When recording the use of physical restraint, which of the following should NOT be included?
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A) The time and location of the restraint
B) The reason for the intervention
C) The feelings of the caregiver about the incident
D) The follow-up actions taken
18. What is the role of family involvement in restraint cases under the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018?
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A) Families are required to approve all uses of restraint
B) Families must be involved in cases where force is used
C) Families should be prevented from interfering in care decisions
D) Family involvement is not relevant to restraint cases
19. What should staff do after using restraint?
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A) Leave the incident undocumented if no one was harmed
Immediately use restraint again to reinforce behavior compliance
C) Ignore the incident and continue working
D) Accurately record and report the incident
20. Which of the following is a key takeaway from this training?
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A) Restraint should be a last resort, used only when necessary
B) Restraint is a preferred method of managing behavior
C) Documentation is optional if the individual calms down afterward
D) Physical restraint should be the first response to conflict
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