Which of the following situations is not an indication for the use of restraints?
a. The patient is in imminent danger of harming himself.
b. The patient is alert, rational, and refuses medical care.
c. Others present are in imminent danger from the patient.
d. The use of verbal calming skills is no longer effective, and the patient is a danger to himself or others.
Question 2
A condition in which a person exhibits abnormal behavior but is able to function within the normal boundaries of reality is known as:
a. a psychosis.
b. schizophrenia.
c. a neurosis.
d. a behavioral emergency.
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