You Have Arrived at the Scene of a Call for a "Man

question 14

Multiple Choice

You have arrived at the scene of a call for a "man down." As you enter the residence you note that your patient is a male in his mid-60s who is awake but does not seem to acknowledge your presence.He is perspiring profusely,has cyanosis of his ears and lips,and has rapid,shallow respirations.Which of the following should you do first?

• A) Check for a radial pulse.
• B) Obtain the patient's medical history.
• C) Listen to his lung sounds.
• D) Assist ventilations with a bag-valve mask and supplemental oxygen.

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Definitions:

Empathy Gap

A cognitive bias where people underestimate the influence of feeling states (like pain or hunger) in themselves or others, leading to misunderstanding or lack of empathy.

Empathy-Altruism Model

A theory suggesting that feeling empathy for someone in need can prompt altruistic behavior, aiming to help solely for the benefit of the other person.

Numerous Onlookers

The presence of a large number of observers or spectators, often referred to in contexts of public events or occurrences witnessed by many.

Ambiguous Situation

A situation where information is unclear or lacks specificity, leading to multiple interpretations.