You Are Transporting a Stable Patient Who Was Involved in a Minor

question 25

Multiple Choice

You are transporting a stable patient who was involved in a minor fall from a ladder at a height of about 10 feet to a local community hospital.You assumed full spinal precautions not only because the patient has midline back pain in the sacrum,but also because he was knocked unconscious.While transporting,the patient begins to become increasingly confused,develop an irregular respiratory rate,and experience a drop in heart rate with an increase in blood pressure.You just called in a radio report and are about 7 minutes from the hospital.A trauma center is about 10 minutes away.Which of the following is the BEST transport decision?

• A) Call medical control for advice from the trauma center.
• B) Divert to the trauma center because the patient is becoming symptomatic.
• C) Continue transporting to the local hospital because you've already given report and they accepted the patient.
• D) Continue transporting to the local hospital since it's the closest facility.

Identify the core constructs of the Health Belief Model (HBM) and their application in designing health interventions.

Understand the principles and application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in changing health behaviors.

Describe the concept of self-efficacy and its impact on behavior change.

Understand the elements of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its application in health counseling.

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Definitions:

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Internal Source

Originating from within an organization or individual, as opposed to coming from external influences.