Chapter 38 Quiz

Front 1

Which of the following helps assess a pts potential for violence

Back 1

Body language

Front 2

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

Back 2

depression

Front 3

50YOM detained by mall security, states he needs to "go to his mother ship before it leaves for Zachernon 12" Which is most appropriate

Back 3

place pt in a position of comfort on the stretcher and transport BLS

Front 4

34YOF 8 weeks postpartum. She is alert and oriented but crying and extremely depressed. What statement about the situation is TRUE

Back 4

The pt must be evaluated at the hospital

Front 5

Which of the following should LEAST influence your approach to handling potentially violent situations

Back 5

Family members' assurances that the pt has never harmed anyone

Front 6

Behavior is best described as

Back 6

all observable actions and conduct

Front 7

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

Back 7

The paramedic has asked the pt whether she has thought of committing suicide

Front 8

Which of the following is NOT likely to negatively impact the emotional or behavioral status of a pt with a psychiatric disorder

Back 8

following the same day routine

Front 9

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

Back 9

Bipolar disorder

Front 10

Which best describes perceived loss of physical functioning without medical or trauma cause

Back 10

Conversion disorder

Front 11

Which statements about pt restraints are TRUE

Back 11

Four point restrainst should be used

Front 12

Which best describes state of disorientation or inability to easily make decisions

Back 12

Confusion

Front 13

Which is NOT an organic cause of a behavorial emergency

Back 13

Hypoglycemia

Front 14

Mental health problems affect up to ___ % of the population

Back 14

20%

Front 15

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

Back 15

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

Front 16

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

Back 16

Schizophrenia

Front 17

Which is described as the visible indication of mood

Back 17

Affect

Front 18

Which is the most frequent cause of deterioration in a pt with a psychiatric disorder

Back 18

noncompliance with medication

Front 19

Which is NOT a common pathophysiological cause of behavioral emergencies

Back 19

the environment

Front 20

Which best describes an emotional reaction characterized by hostility or rage

Back 20

Anger