You are called to the lodge to assist a 25-year-old man who reportedly is having hallucinations. When you arrive, he is sitting quietly and appears calm. Information obtained in your SAMPLE history indicates that the patient started having hallucinations yesterday. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia a few years ago and has been prescribed two different medications. Which of the following questions is most pertinent to the situation and should be asked next?
a. Do you believe that the hallucinations are real?
b. Have you been taking your medications as prescribed?
c. Have you been eating and drinking adequately?
d. Has your doctor considered increasing the dose of your medication?
Question 2
Which of the following statements shows that an OEC Technician has a good understanding of dealing with a patient who is having a behavioral emergency?
a. Try to assess patients from a safe distance until they start to answer your questions calmly.
b. I avoid making eye contact because patients may perceive eye contact as a threatening gesture and respond with violence.
c. Touch conveys concern for a patient, so I try to touch the patient's shoulder or arm as soon as I arrive at the scene.
d. If a patient raises his voice to you, you must raise your voice in return. Research has shown that this helps deter violence.
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