You Have Just Arrived on the Scene Where an Infant

question 44

Multiple Choice

You have just arrived on the scene where an infant stopped breathing. You find a three-month-old child being held tightly by his mother, who is sobbing uncontrollably. On examination, you find that the child is apneic and pulseless and has dependent lividity and early rigor mortis. There are no obvious signs of injury. Which of the following is the best course of action?

• A) Begin limited resuscitative measures, then contact medical control for orders to terminate resuscitation in the field.
• B) Gently tell the mother that the baby is dead and that there is nothing that can be done for him; allow her to hold him.
• C) Tell the mother that the baby is dead but that you cannot allow her to hold him until the police verify that no crime has been committed.
• D) Begin CPR and continue BLS measures until you are inside the ambulance; notify the hospital that you are transporting a deceased SIDS infant.

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Definitions:

Libido

A term often used in psychoanalytic theory to denote the energy of the sexual drive as a component of the life instinct.

Pancreas

A glandular organ in the digestive system and endocrine system of vertebrates, important for the production of enzymes and hormones, such as insulin.

Subliminal Perception

The process of receiving information below the level of conscious awareness, which can influence thoughts and behavior.

Psyche

Psyche is a term used in psychology to refer to the human mind or soul, encompassing conscious and unconscious components of thought and emotions.