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20 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following helps assess a pts potential for violence |
Body language |
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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
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depression
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50YOM detained by mall security, states he needs to "go to his mother ship before it leaves for Zachernon 12" Which is most appropriate
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place pt in a position of comfort on the stretcher and transport BLS
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34YOF 8 weeks postpartum. She is alert and oriented but crying and extremely depressed. What statement about the situation is TRUE
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The pt must be evaluated at the hospital
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Which of the following should LEAST influence your approach to handling potentially violent situations
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Family members' assurances that the pt has never harmed anyone
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Behavior is best described as
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all observable actions and conduct
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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
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Which of the following is NOT likely to negatively impact the emotional or behavioral status of a pt with a psychiatric disorder
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following the same day routine
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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
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Which best describes perceived loss of physical functioning without medical or trauma cause |
Conversion disorder
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Which statements about pt restraints are TRUE
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Four point restrainst should be used
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Which best describes state of disorientation or inability to easily make decisions
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Confusion
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Which is NOT an organic cause of a behavorial emergency
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Hypoglycemia
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Mental health problems affect up to ___ % of the population |
20%
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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
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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
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Schizophrenia
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Which is described as the visible indication of mood
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Affect
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Which is the most frequent cause of deterioration in a pt with a psychiatric disorder
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noncompliance with medication
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Which is NOT a common pathophysiological cause of behavioral emergencies |
the environment
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Which best describes an emotional reaction characterized by hostility or rage
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Anger
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