What is called unlawful restraint that affects a person's freedom of movement and may include threats of restraint?

• A. False Imprisonment
• B. Battery
• C. DNR
• D. Confidentiality

Answer: (A)

Unlawful restraint that limits a person’s freedom of movement, even with threats, is called false imprisonment. It happens when someone is confined or restrained without proper authorization, consent, or a legitimate medical need. In healthcare, examples include locking a resident in a room, tying someone to a bed, or using restraints beyond what is medically ordered or legally justified. The critical idea is the lack of lawful justification and the restriction of movement against the person’s will.

Battery involves harmful or unwanted physical contact, not merely confinement. A do-not-resuscitate order concerns end-of-life care decisions, not restraint. Confidentiality relates to protecting a patient’s private information, not movement or restraint.