A chemical restraint is

• A. A device used to restrain movement
• B. Medication used to control behavior
• C. A procedure to assess memory
• D. A routine check

Answer: (B)

A chemical restraint means using a medication to limit a person’s movement or to control behavior. This is different from a physical restraint (a device that restricts movement) or from a procedure to assess memory or a routine check. Medications described as chemical restraints are given to manage safety when other methods haven’t worked, and they require appropriate professional oversight, the smallest effective dose, and ongoing monitoring for side effects.