You Are Called to a Motor Vehicle Collision

question 6

Multiple Choice

You are called to a motor vehicle collision. A 26-year-old female states that she was unrestrained and struck the steering column with her chest after the car she was driving struck another from behind. She is somewhat confused, and complaining of chest pain and difficult and painful breathing when she inhales. Her airway is patent and her breathing is adequate. Assessment of the radial pulse reveals it to be rapid and very irregular and weak. She has cyanosis in her nose and finger tips. Her breath sounds are clear and equal and skin moist and pale. She informs you that she suffers from asthma and has a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) . What is your best action in treating this patient?

• A) Assist the patient with her MDI.
• B) Apply supplemental oxygen.
• C) Apply CPAP and transport.
• D) Transport in a position of comfort.

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Definitions:

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood, loss of interest in activities, and other symptoms that impair daily life.

Terrible Things

Generally refers to events or actions that are extremely bad, horrifying, or devastating in nature.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, often characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and cognitive difficulties.

Negative Symptoms

In psychiatry, refers to the absence or diminution of normal psychological capabilities, such as motivation or emotional expression, especially in schizophrenia.