You Arrived on Scene of a Local Restaurant and Encounter

question 3

Multiple Choice

You arrived on scene of a local restaurant and encounter a highly agitated combat veteran who is yelling at patrons. Given the public nature of the scene and a known history of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , which of the following statements indicates appropriate initial management of the situation?

• A) "Let me see if I can establish a rapport and calm him."
• B) "We need to contact ALS for chemical restraints."
• C) "This is more a police matter so we need to contact them."
• D) "Let's determine if he has a weapon before we attempt to physically restrain him."

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Definitions:

Dream Content

The images, thoughts, and emotions experienced during dreams.

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

A sleep disorder characterized by the acting out of dreams due to a lack of muscle paralysis during REM sleep.

Sleep Paralysis

A temporary inability to move or speak while falling asleep or upon waking, often accompanied by vivid sensory experiences.

Night Terror Disorder

A sleep disorder causing feelings of terror or dread, and typically occurs during non-REM sleep stages.