Which One of the Following Statements Shows That the EMT

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements shows that the EMT has a good understanding of dealing with a behavioral emergency patient?

• A) "It is okay to spend an extended amount of time on scene before transporting patients with behavioral problems."
• B) "I avoid making eye contact because the patient may perceive that as a threatening gesture and respond with violence."
• C) "Touch conveys concern for the patient, so I try to touch the patient's shoulder or arm as soon as I arrive at his or her side."
• D) "If the patient raises his voice to you, you must raise your voice in return. Research has shown that this helps deter violence."

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Definitions:

IR Spectrum

An infrared spectrum, a graph displaying the absorption of infrared radiation by a substance at different frequencies, useful in identifying molecular structures.

Peak Intensity

A measure of the strength or amplitude of a peak in a spectrum, indicating the relative quantity of the analyte present.

IR Spectrometer

An instrument used to measure the infrared light absorbance or transmittance of a substance, providing information about molecular vibrations.

Infrared Wavelength

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