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Use the following to answer the next five questions:Paramedics are called to the workplace of a 43-year-old female who is despondent. Her co-workers inform them that she is normally a very “bizarre” person and has acted out inappropriately in the past. They further inform EMS that the patient has been muttering to herself all morning and shouting at inanimate objects (walls, coffee maker, toilets, etc.). After responding to a few of the paramedic’s questions, the patient becomes verbally abusive. To mitigate the situation, as a paramedic, how should you proceed?

Bedridden or immobile geriatric patients develop red, painful areas on the integumentary system because of tissue hypoxia and pressure known as which condition?

Paramedics have recently intubated a neonate. After about 10 minutes, the patient’s heart rate is 82, poor compliance while ventilating is noted, and there is acrocyanosis. Which condition is likely responsible for this patient’s presentation?

Statistically, which of the following patients poses the greatest risk for committing suicide?

Paramedics are called to the home of a 75-year-old male. Neighbors tell EMS that the patient has been confused, hostile, anorexic, and depressed and has been falling frequently. You suspect that the patient may be abusing which substance?

Use the following to answer the next three questions:A patient is found in his bathroom, holding a razor to his wrist. He states, “I don’t want to hurt anybody, I just want to end all my pain and suffering.” At what point should the paramedic approach the patient?

You are called to the home of a 28-year-old male who called 911 complaining of “a severe panic attack.” When you arrive, he informs you that he has a history of panic attacks, and he is currently experiencing chest pain and a feeling of doom. What is the most appropriate action?

What is the most common reason the elderly patient is at risk for adverse drug reactions?

Which of the following statements about mental illness is true?

When paramedics arrive on the scene, police have physically subdued a 27-year-old patient. He has a history of schizophrenia and became violent in a restaurant after screaming about the voices that were commanding him to destroy the world. He is struggling and shouting profanity. His vital signs are within expected values for his agitated state. Which intervention would be most appropriate for this patient?