Behavioral AG

Question 1

What behavioral patients must be transported ALS?

Answer 1

All patients receiving iv/im/in meds or fluid
all patients with acute onset changes in mental status, suspected or confirmed loss of consciousness or increased cognitive impairment
Suspected or symptomatic of: ingestions/overdoses, head injury, drug reaction, exposures , attmpted suicide or other medical or traumatic amergencies

Question 2

what is the adult dose of versed for a patient requiring chemical restraints?

Answer 2

10mg IM/IN may repeat one time after 5 minutes

max dose of 20mg

Question 3

what is the pediatric dose of versed for a patient requiring chemical restraints?

Answer 3

5mg IM/IN do not repeat dose

Question 4

what is the weight differentiation between adults and pediatrics for chemical restraint using versed?

Answer 4

adult is a person weighing more than 60kg

a pediatric is a person weighing between 30-60kg

Question 5

What considerations should be taken when assessing patients with a behavioral chief complaint?

Answer 5

underlying illness or injury

pt’s physical appearance, behavior, speech, mood, consciousness, orientation, judgment, insight