Which of the following is the most important consideration when dealing with a patient who has a behavioral emergency?
A) Differentiating between emotional distress and psychiatric illness
B) Having enough personnel to restrain the patient
C) Making sure you can get away from the patient if needed
D) Obtaining emergency detention orders if the patient refuses treatment and transportation
C
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A) Whiplash injury of the neck muscles B) Compression injury of the cervical spine C) Distraction injury of the cervical spine D) Ligamentous neck injury due to rotation beyond the range of motion
Which of the following stages of labor corresponds to the paramedic delivering the baby?
A) Stage I B) Stage IV C) Stage II D) Stage III