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Which of the following helps assess a pts potential for violence
Body language
Which of the following best describes a profound melancholy characterized by a diminished interest in daily pleasures, hypersomnia, feelings of helplessness, inability to concentrate, and agitation
depression
50YOM detained by mall security, states he needs to "go to his mother ship before it leaves for Zachernon 12" Which is most appropriate
place pt in a position of comfort on the stretcher and transport BLS
34YOF 8 weeks postpartum. She is alert and oriented but crying and extremely depressed. What statement about the situation is TRUE
The pt must be evaluated at the hospital
Which of the following should LEAST influence your approach to handling potentially violent situations
Family members' assurances that the pt has never harmed anyone
Behavior is best described as
all observable actions and conduct
32YOF depressed and tearful after a fight with ex-husband. Which of following would NOT increase the risk of nor indicate an increasd risk of the pt committing suicide
The paramedic has asked the pt whether she has thought of committing suicide
Which of the following is NOT likely to negatively impact the emotional or behavioral status of a pt with a psychiatric disorder
following the same day routine
32YOM successfully treated for depression w/ a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. pts wife is concerned cause the pt has not slept and spending most of his time trading stocks online and making extravagant purchases. Which is MOST consistent with this situation
Bipolar disorder
Which best describes perceived loss of physical functioning without medical or trauma cause
Conversion disorder
Which statements about pt restraints are TRUE
Four point restrainst should be used
Which best describes state of disorientation or inability to easily make decisions
Confusion
Which is NOT an organic cause of a behavorial emergency
Hypoglycemia
Mental health problems affect up to ___ % of the population
20%
76YOM alert and oriented. Pt has not been himself since his wife's death 6 months ago, he has lost alot of weight. What is the BEST course of action
Explain to pt that it is common for people in his situation to feel depressed but there is treatment available. Also state that you would like to help him by transporting him to the hospital
28YOM tells you that 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. PT has stopped taking his medication. Which is the MOST consistent with situation
Schizophrenia
Which is described as the visible indication of mood
Affect
Which is the most frequent cause of deterioration in a pt with a psychiatric disorder
noncompliance with medication
Which is NOT a common pathophysiological cause of behavioral emergencies
the environment
Which best describes an emotional reaction characterized by hostility or rage
Anger