Your patient is a 28-year-old male with a history of panic attacks. He states that symptoms began about 20 minutes ago and that he has been unable to get them under control. He complains of shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, and a feeling that he is going to die. His skin is warm and moist...
Your patient is a 28-year-old male with a history of panic attacks. He states that symptoms began about
20 minutes ago and that he has been unable to get them under control. He complains of shortness of
breath, chest pain, dizziness, and a feeling that he is going to die. His skin is warm and moist. HR = 132,
BP = 138/98, RR = 26 and shallow. You spend 15 minutes on-scene with him attempting to "talk him
down" without success. Which of the following is most appropriate? - ANSWERSIV, diazepam
Which of the following best describes a state of disorientation or disorganized thought? -
ANSWERSConfusion
Which of the following is the most frequent cause of deterioration in a patient with a psychiatric
disorder? - ANSWERSNoncompliance with medications
Which of the following best describes a person's state of cerebral functioning? - ANSWERSMental status
Your patient is a 28-year-old male who tells you his hands and arms are turning green. He states that he
was held captive by some people for a month and forced to make movies. While the patient is
undoubtedly convinced he is turning green, you cannot see it. The patient's brother tells you that he has
not been missing for the past month but that he has stopped taking his medication. Which of the
following is most consistent with this situation? - ANSWERSSchizophrenia
Which of the following best describes four-point restraints? - ANSWERSA separate restraint on each of
the four extremities
Which of the following best describes the correct positioning of a restrained patient? - ANSWERSSupine
on the cot, ensuring the restraints are not loose but do not restrict circulation or breathing
A patient has been stunned with a TASER, and as a result you note superficial skin damage from the
probe. This type of injury is classified as: - ANSWERSdirect injury
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