A 19-Year-Old Hemophiliac with Behavioral Problems Has Intentionally Cut His

question 108

Multiple Choice

A 19-year-old hemophiliac with behavioral problems has intentionally cut his right wrist. Assessment indicates an open airway, adequate breathing, and profound bleeding from the self-inflicted laceration. What instructions would you provide to other EMTs taking care of this patient?

• A) "Let's use normal bleeding-control procedures and see how that works."
• B) "Let's elevate his arm and place a tourniquet distal to the cut."
• C) "Since control is virtually impossible, we need to transport immediately."
• D) "We need to quickly apply a tourniquet directly above the cut."

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Definitions:

Menopause

The period in a woman's life, typically between 45 and 55 years of age, when menstruation ceases, marking the end of reproductive capability.

Paraphilia

Unusual sexual interests, which may involve non-consenting partners, the suffering or humiliation of oneself or one’s partner, or children.

Genital Stimulation

The act of touching or applying pressure to the genital organs for sexual pleasure or arousal.

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An individual whose physical appearance and characteristics match the typical range of variability for their species and gender.