A 28-Year-Old Man Comes to the Emergency Department Due to Anxiety

question 36

Multiple Choice

A 28-year-old man comes to the emergency department due to anxiety, weakness, dyspnea, and headaches.  He is a graduate student in chemistry and was accidentally exposed to nitrites in his research laboratory.  Physical examination is notable for cyanosis that is not improved by administration of supplemental oxygen via facemask.  Analysis of a sample of arterial blood drawn from this patient prior to any oxygen supplementation is most likely to reveal normal values for which of the following?

• A)Bound fraction of oxygen in the arterial blood
• B)Oxygen carrying capacity of the arterial blood
• C)Oxygen content of the arterial blood
• D)Oxygen delivery to peripheral tissues
• E)Partial pressure of oxygen in the arterial blood

Describe the effects of social influence on individual behavior.

Understand the role of common goals in reducing intergroup conflict.

Explain the factors that contribute to conformity and the impact of group pressure on decision making.

Understand the factors that increase or decrease obedience in individuals.

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Definitions:

Substantial Injury

Significant physical, financial, or emotional harm caused to a person or property that may be grounds for legal action.

Family or Medical Leave

Authorized absence from work, protected by law, for family or health-related reasons without risk of losing employment.

Family and Medical Leave Act

A U.S. federal law that requires covered employers to provide employees with job-protected and unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons.

Military Service

A period of time spent serving in the armed forces of a country.