chapter 23 emergencies and suicide Flashcards
1
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behavioral emergency
A
behavior is not typical for the situtation patient may harm themselves or others
2
Q
excited delirium
A
bizzare/ aggressive behavior; shouting paranoia, panic, insensitivity to pain unexpected strength.
(agitated delirium)
3
Q
positional asphyxia
A
inadequate breathing or resp. arrest caused by a body position that restricts breathing.
4
Q
The manner in which someone acts is known as
A
behavior.
5
Q
Physical contact and eye contact with a patient in a psychiatric emergency should be:
A
natural and necessary for the situation.
6
Q
Early signs of potential impending violence include
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nervous pacing.
7
Q
What is a physical, nonpsychiatric cause for strange behavior?
A
Hypoxia
