After Being Discovered Unresponsive in Her Apartment, a 20-Year-Old Woman

question 30

Multiple Choice

After being discovered unresponsive in her apartment, a 20-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department by her boyfriend. She has a history of major depression as well as generalized anxiety disorder. There is no indication of trauma. The patient is obtunded on examination and responds only to painful stimuli. There is no evidence of recent vomiting. Auscultation reveals that the lungs are clear. A toxicology screen revealed that benzodiazepines were present. Which of the following sets of arterial blood gas findings (in mm Hg) are most likely present in this patient?

• A)A
• B)B
• C)C
• D)D

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Definitions:

Normative Social Influence

The influence that leads individuals to conform in order to be accepted and liked by their social group.

Informational Social Influence

A psychological phenomenon where individuals conform to the behavior of others under the belief that these others possess more accurate information, especially in ambiguous situations.

Good Samaritan Parable

A biblical story that teaches the importance of acting with kindness and compassion towards all people, regardless of their status or background.

Time Pressures

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