For which special patient population group would the help of a counselor or social worker who could communicate the current state of mind or mood of the patient to the OR staff be of benefit to all parties involved?

Air accumulation in the thorax that causes displacement of the mediastinum will result in a condition known as:

A) flail segment. B) tension pneumothorax. C) sucking chest wound. D) simple pneumothorax.

You are preparing to transport a patient with a behavioral emergency to the hospital. As he is being loaded into the ambulance, he smiles and says, "What if I decide to just go crazy and hurt you during the ride to the hospital?" What is your best response?

A) "I am in charge here and you will do as I say. Understand?" B) "That is impossible because you are in restraints." C) "If you threaten me again, I will tighten the strap on your chest so it is hard to breathe." D) "If you touch or hurt me, you will be physically restrained immediately. No exceptions."