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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



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stallen

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C




JMatthes

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Wow, this really help


lkanara2

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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