After the Unsuccessful Resuscitation of a 3-Year-Old Boy Who Was

question 59

Multiple Choice

After the unsuccessful resuscitation of a 3-year-old boy who was shot by his mother's boyfriend, you find yourself extremely stressed and anxious over the call. You are having trouble sleeping and the resultant anxiety is affecting your home life. Which of the following should be your initial action, given this situation?

• A) Make a conscious effort to focus on the positive, and the event.
• B) Talk to a close friend about your feelings.
• C) Use the tragedy as incentive to learn more about pediatric trauma.
• D) Consider finding a profession outside of medicine.

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Definitions:

Semilunar Valves

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Stethoscope

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BIOPAC

A technology and equipment provider for recording and analyzing physiological data for research and education purposes.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually measured in beats per minute (bpm).