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:

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, beyond what might be expected from daily stresses.

Continually Tense

Experiencing persistent and ongoing feelings of tension or stress, without relaxation.

Apprehensive

Feeling anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Psychoanalytic Perspective

A theory of personality and therapeutic technique that attributes thoughts and actions to unconscious motives and conflicts.