A Responsive but Confused Construction Worker Has Fallen 10 Feet

question 101

Multiple Choice

A responsive but confused construction worker has fallen 10 feet from scaffolding, landing on his head and left shoulder. His airway is open and his breathing is adequate. Coworkers state that he was unresponsive for a period of 2 minutes following the fall and is on medications for depression and heart problems. Based on this information, the EMT should classify him as what kind of patient?

• A) Trauma
• B) Trauma and behavioral
• C) Medical and trauma
• D) Medical, trauma, and behavioral

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Definitions:

Rewarding

Offering satisfaction, happiness, or benefit, especially after an effort.

Behavior Modification

The use of empirically demonstrated techniques to improve behaviors, often by changing the environment’s response to those behaviors.

Motivated

The condition of being eager or willing to act or work toward a goal due to personal desire or external incentive.

Self-Disciplined

The ability to control one's feelings, impulses, and actions in order to achieve long-term goals or adhere to a particular set of standards.