To convert a ratio to percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator, then multiply by 100 and add the percent sign. Example 1: There are 20 students in a classroom. 9 of the students are girls.
Categories of restraints. Three general categories of restraints existâphysical restraint, chemical restraint, and seclusion. Physical restraint. Physical restraint, the most frequently used type, is a specific. intervention or device that prevents the patient from moving freely or restricts normal access to the patientâs own body. Physical restraint may involve: applying a wrist, ankle, or waist restraint.
There are two different types of restraints. 1  Physical restraints are when you are forced to stay in a chair or bed. This is done with special kinds of restraints placed on or near your body. 2  Chemical restraints are medicine used to help you calm down and relax when you may hurt yourself or others.