Your partner is assessing a patient who has a history of antisocial disorder and who just got into a heated verbal exchange with his neighbor. He threatened to kill his neighbor and 911 was called. As you observe the patient, which of the following is the strongest indication that the patient may be ready to have a violent outburst?
A) Avoiding eye contact
B) Clenching of both fists
C) Refusal to answer questions
D) Increased sighing
Question 2
While transporting a patient with schizophrenia, he suddenly screams, Do you see that snake? It is right next to you Kill it How should you respond to this patient?
A) Where do you see the snake? Can you describe its color? Do you see more than one?
B) There is not a snake in the ambulance. They could not live in here because there is no food.
C) I do not see a snake; I see a stethoscope. I do not doubt that you see a snake.
D) What do you mean a snake? This is a new ambulance. I hope that it did not come with a snake
Assessing structures of the mouth.
Obsessive–compulsive disorder.
Major Events in the History of Psychology (5 of 6)
William Kentridge, History of the Main Complaint.
Areas of sclerosis (see arrows) in the white matter of a patient with MS.
Risk assessment codes for an HIV-infected patient.