RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 88 of 2368

A provider writes an order for a physical restraint for a 15-year-old client in a behavioral emergency. What is the longest time this single order can last?

  1. 1 hour
  2. 2 hours
  3. 4 hours
  4. 8 hours
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Correct answer: 2 hours

Each order is limited to 4 hours for adults, 2 hours for ages 9 to 17, and 1 hour for clients under 9.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Safety: Restraint Guidelines. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026