You Have Been Called to a Public Bus Station for a Behavioral

question 52

Multiple Choice

You have been called to a public bus station for a behavioral emergency. On scene you find a disheveled male in his forties sitting up against a wall. He is confused and incontinent. Bystanders state that he suddenly began to stumble around, shouting obscenities, and then fell to the ground spitting and shaking. From this description, the EMT should be suspicious of what condition?

• A) Generalized seizure
• B) Alcohol intoxication
• C) Absence seizure
• D) Syncopal episode

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Definitions:

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

A progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to loss of muscle control.

Abbreviation

A condensed version of a word or phrase created for ease of use.

Neurological Impairment

A disorder or condition where the nervous system's function is compromised, leading to physical and cognitive disabilities.

Ability To Speak

The capacity to articulate thoughts and emotions through the use of structured language.