An Example of a Direct Injury That May Be Sustained

question 8

Multiple Choice

An example of a direct injury that may be sustained by a behavioral patient who has been TASERed would be:

• A) the muscle contractions that occur as a result of the electrical impulse.
• B) the damage caused by the impact of the probe.
• C) the ignition of the combustible gases that are present after firing the TASER.
• D) the resultant blunt force trauma caused by the fall that ensues after the electrical impulse.

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Definitions:

Post-event

Refers to occurrences, analyses, or reactions following a specific event or situation.

Eyewitness

A person who has directly observed an event and can provide a first-hand account of it.

Cross-examining

The process of questioning a witness by the opposing party in a court of law to discredit their testimony or gain information.

Desensitization

The process by which someone is made less likely to feel shock or distress at scenes of cruelty, violence, or suffering by being exposed to them repeatedly.