Because of a Shortage of Paramedics at Your Ambulance Service

question 18

Multiple Choice

Because of a shortage of paramedics at your ambulance service, it has been announced that there will be AEDs placed on every ambulance for use by EMT crews. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of how this will affect the EMTs?

• A) "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation will no longer be needed."
• B) "The AED will let us know whether or not to shock the patient."
• C) "EMTs will now be able to shock all patients in cardiac arrest."
• D) "EMTs will have to learn how to interpret ECG tracings."

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Definitions:

Ego-Syntonic

Pertaining to thoughts, impulses, and behaviors that are consistent with the self-image of an individual, often seen in conditions like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Ego-Dystonic

Refers to thoughts, impulses, and behaviors that are felt to be repugnant, distressing, unacceptable, and inconsistent with one's self-concept.

Hoarding Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value, leading to clutter that disrupts one's ability to use their living or work spaces.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions) which the person feels driven to perform.