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:

Self-Efficacy

One's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.

Career Choice

The process of deciding on a path for employment, which involves considering personal interests, skills, values, and the market demand for specific jobs.

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The process of learning behaviors by observing the consequences of others' actions, as explained in social learning theory.

Observing Behavior

The process of systematically watching and noting behaviors as they occur in their natural settings.