You arrived on scene at a local restaurant, where you encounter a highly agitated combat veteran who is yelling at patrons. Given the public nature of the scene and the patient's known history of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which statement indicates appropriate initial management of the situation?
A) "Let me see if I can establish a rapport and calm him."
B) "We need to contact ALS for chemical restraints."
C) "This is more a police matter so we need to contact them."
D) "Let's determine if the patient has a weapon before we attempt to physically restrain him."
A) "Let me see if I can establish a rapport and calm him."
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After 20 minutes of performing CPR on a 65-year-old female with end stage multiple sclerosis, your medical director orders you to stop resuscitation and inform the family that the patient has died. Family is upset and crying. You notice the patient's daughter holding her hand. Your immediate response would be:
A) "It's okay to hold her hand, but you should really use gloves like we do." B) "It's important not to touch her since she may be infectious from her disease." C) "I know that you are upset, but it is best not to touch her since she just passed." D) "It's okay to hold her hand; you can touch her face and hair as well."
The cost share for TRICARE Extra enrollees includes a:
A) $0 deductible. B) $150 deductible for an individual or $300 for a family. C) $0 deductible and 20% of outpatient charges. D) $250 deductible for an individual or $500 for a family.
Name four ways to administer drugs.
What will be an ideal response?
A person's ________ is the same for every cell, tissue, and organ.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).