You Are Preparing to Transport a Patient with a Behavioral

question 27

Multiple Choice

You are preparing to transport a patient with a behavioral emergency to the hospital. As he is being loaded into the ambulance, he smiles and says, "What if I decide to just go crazy and hurt you during the ride to the hospital?" Which one of the following is your best response?

• A) "I am in charge here and you will do as I say. Understand?"
• B) "That is impossible because you are in restraints."
• C) "If you threaten me again, I will tighten the strap on your chest so it is hard to breathe."
• D) "If you touch or hurt me, you will be physically restrained immediately. No exceptions."

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Definitions:

Stratum Lucidum

A thin, clear layer of dead skin cells found in the epidermis of the palms and soles, contributing to the skin's barrier function.

Nail Matrix

The tissue under the nail that is responsible for producing cells that become the nail plate.

Lunula

The visible part of the root of a nail, often appearing as a whitish half-moon shape at the base of the fingernail or toenail.

Nail Groove

The depression or groove in the skin in which the sides of the nail are embedded, playing a critical role in nail growth and health.