M - 10 - Behavioral Emergencies - Adult & Pediatric

Question 1

Following the general patient assessment of the ABCs, what is evaluated next in the behavioral emergency patient?

A. 12-lead ECG
B. Capnography
C. Blood glucose level
D. Cincinnati Pre-Hospital Stroke Scale

Answer 1

C. Blood glucose level

Question 2

If a patient has a BGL under ___ mg/dL in a behavioral emergency, the AMS protocol should be followed.

Answer 2

50 mg/dL

Question 3

In order to give anti-psychotics/sedatives to patients between ___ and ___ years old, and over ____ kg, medical control must be contacted.

Answer 3

12-18 YO; 40 kg

Question 4

For the patient over 65 YO experiencing a behavioral emergency, what is the only first line treatment for them?

A. Ketamine
B. Haloperidol
C. Midazolam

Answer 4

B. Haloperidol

Question 5

If haloperidol does not work on the behavioral emergency over 65 YO, what should be requested from med control?

Answer 5

Lorazepam or midazolam.

Question 6

Haldol IV for 40-50 kg

Answer 6

2.5 mg

Question 7

Haldol IV for 50-74 kg.

Answer 7

5 mg

Question 8

Haldol IV for 75-90 kg

Answer 8

5 mg

Question 9

Haldol IV for over 90 kg

Answer 9

5 mg

Question 10

Haldol IV for geriatric patients

Answer 10

2.5 mg

Question 11

Haldol IM for 40-50 kg

Answer 11

5 mg

Question 12

Haldol IM for 50-74 kg

Answer 12

10 mg

Question 13

Haldol IM for 75-90 kg

Answer 13

10 mg

Question 14

Haldol IM for over 90 kg

Answer 14

10 mg

Question 15

Haldol IM for geriatrics

Answer 15

5 mg

Question 16

Midazolam IV for 40-50 kg

Answer 16

2 mg

Question 17

Midazolam IV for 50-74 kg

Answer 17

2.5 mg

Question 18

Midazolam IV for 75-90 kg

Answer 18

5 mg

Question 19

Midazolam IV for over 90 kg

Answer 19

5 mg

Question 20

Midazolam IV for geriatrics

Answer 20

2.5 mg

Question 21

Midazolam IN/IM for 40-50 mg

Answer 21

4 mg

Question 22

Midazolam IN/IM for 50-74 kg

Answer 22

5 mg

Question 23

Midazolam IN/IM for 75-90 kg

Answer 23

10 mg

Question 24

Midazolam IN/IM for over 90 kg

Answer 24

10 mg

Question 25

Midazolam IN/IM for geriatrics

Answer 25

5 mg