In Responding to a Trauma Patient at the Scene of a Motor

question 39

Multiple Choice

In responding to a trauma patient at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, which of the following is an early sign or signs of shock you might encounter during the primary assessment?

• A) Rapid heart rate and anxiety
• B) Rapidly dropping blood pressure
• C) Rapid breathing and air hunger
• D) Rapidly dropping level of responsiveness

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Definitions:

Situational Attribution

The process of attributing a person's behavior to external causes rather than to internal characteristics.

Dispositional Attribution

The process of attributing behavior to an individual's stable personality traits.

Highly Consistent Behaviours

Actions or reactions that are predictable and stable over time across different situations.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to explain someone's behavior based on internal factors, like character or intention, rather than external factors.