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An example of a direct injury that may be sustained by a behavioral patient who has been tasered would be: - ANSWERSThe damage caused by the impact of the electrical probe Which of the following best describes four-point restraints? - ANSWERSA separate restraint on each of the four extremities ...

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An example of a direct injury that may be sustained by a behavioral patient who has been tasered would
be: - ANSWERSThe damage caused by the impact of the electrical probe



Which of the following best describes four-point restraints? - ANSWERSA separate restraint on each of
the four extremities



Which of the following is the most frequent cause of deterioration in a patient with a psychiatric
disorder? - ANSWERSNoncompliance with medications



You are caring for a patient that was tasered by the police for being physically aggressive. This type of
restraint works by what mechanism? - ANSWERSIt disrupts voluntary control of skeletal muscles.



Your patient is a 28-year-old male who tells you his hands and arms are turning green. He states that he
was held captive by some people for a month and forced to make movies. While the patient is
undoubtedly convinced he is turning green, you cannot see it. The patient's brother tells you that he has
not been missing for the past month but that he has stopped taking his medication. Which of the
following is MOST consistent with this situation? - ANSWERSSchizophrenia



Which of the following is NOT likely to negatively impact the emotional or behavioral status of a patient
with a psychiatric disorder? - ANSWERSFollowing the same routine daily



A patient has been stunned with a Taser, and as a result you note superficial skin damage from the
probe. This type of injury is classified as: - ANSWERSDirect injury



A mental status exam on a behavioral emergency should include all of the following EXCEPT: -
ANSWERStime since diagnosis.



Which of the following is not a known risk factor for attempting suicide? - ANSWERSDelirium

, Which of the following is NOT an organic cause of a behavioral emergency? - ANSWERSHypoglycemia



Which of the following best describes a profound melancholy characterized by a diminished interest in
daily pleasures, hypersomnia, feelings of worthlessness, inability to concentrate, and agitation? -
ANSWERSDepression



Which of the following is described as the visible indication of mood? - ANSWERSAffect



Which of the following best describes a feeling of alarm at the expectation of danger? - ANSWERSFear



You respond to a patient acting "extremely belligerent" at a nightclub. Law enforcement on the scene
informs you that the club is known for MDMA abuse. You should consider: - ANSWERSexcited delirium
and the need for chemical restraint.



A behavior disorder characterized by relatively rapid onset of widely disorganized thought is: -
ANSWERSdelirium



Which of the following best describes perceived loss of physical functioning without medical or
traumatic cause? - ANSWERSConversion disorder



A patient has been stunned with a TASER, and as a result you note superficial skin damage from the
probe. This type of injury is classified as: - ANSWERSDirect injury



When dealing with the pediatric patient in a behavioral crisis, you should: - ANSWERSallow the child to
keep a favorite toy or blanket.



Which of the following best describes an emotional reaction characterized by hostility or rage? -
ANSWERSAnger



An emergency in which the patient's behavior is unusual, bizarre, threatening, or dangerous is referred
to as a: - ANSWERSbehavioral emergency.

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