You Are Dispatched to a Residence for a Report of a "Man

question 14

Multiple Choice

You are dispatched to a residence for a report of a "man down." Upon arrival, you find a well-kept home with the door open, and a van in the driveway with "palliative care specialist" printed on the side. As you enter the home, a woman meets you and says, "It's my mother. She has terminal cancer and we can't seem to wake her up." Which of the following questions would be most appropriate to ask at this time?

• A) "Did anyone check for a pulse?"
• B) "What type of cancer does your mother have?"
• C) "Is your mother receiving hospice care?"
• D) "What hospital does she normally go to?"

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving several areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood. It controls the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).

Cingulate Cortex

A part of the brain situated in the medial aspect of the cerebral cortex, involved in emotional processing, learning, and memory.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain involved in forming new memories and is associated with learning and emotions.

Endorphins

Natural, pain-relieving chemicals produced by the body that also contribute to feelings of pleasure and well-being.