EMT CLASS CHAPTER 23 (True or False)

A competent adult may not refuse treatment when life-saving treatment is needed. T or F

False

A disturbed patient should always be transported with restraints. TRUE or FALSE

False

A patient should be placed facedown when being restrained to a litter. TRUE or FALSE

False

A patient should never be asked if he or she is considering suicide. TRUE or FALSE

False

All individuals with mental health disorders are dangerous, violent, or otherwise unmanageable. TRUE or FALSE

False

Depression lasting 8 months after being fired from a job is a normal mental heath response. TRUE or FALSE

False

Flashbacks are uncontrolled events triggered by sound, sight, or smell. T or F

False

It is sometimes helpful to allow a patient with behavioral emergency to leave them alone to calm down and collect his or her thoughts. TRUE or FALSE

False

Military personnel who experienced combat have a low incidence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). T or F

False

When restraining a patient, at least three people should ideally be present to carry out the restraint. TRUE or FALSE

False

It is important to maintain eye contact with the patient when dealing with a behavioral crisis. TRUE or FALSE

True

Low blood glucose or lack of oxygen to the brain may cause behavioral changes to the degree that a psychiatric emergency could exist. TRUE or False

True

Most medical or trauma situations will include a behavioral component. TRUE or FALSE

True

Reassessment of respiratory and circulatory status in restrained patients should take place continuously. T or F

True

Tears, sweating, and blushing may be significant indicators of state of mind such as sadness, nervousness, or embarrassment. TRUE or FALSE

True

Urinary tract infections can cause behavioral changes in elderly patients. TRUE or FALSE

True

When completing the documentation, it is important to record the reasons why you restrained a patient. TRUE or FALSE

True