A paramedic who is working in the emergency room has been having severe mood swings. The nurse manager meets with the paramedic in private and inquires as to the rationale for the mood swings
The manager learns the paramedic has been working in the field in addition to the ER. The manager suggests the paramedic take advantage of the organization?s employee assistance program. The manager suspects the paramedic is: 1. Suicidal.
2. Suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder.
3. Not challenged.
4. Suffering from compassion fatigue.
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Explanation: 1. Compassion fatigue is secondary traumatic stress experience by caregivers. It is similar to
posttraumatic stress disorder but is a term originated in nursing. It includes those individuals
who care for others who are experiencing physical and/or emotional pain.
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A) Callus formation B) Remodeling C) Ossification D) Revascularization
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