ch 27 behavioral and psychiatric emergencies and suicide Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What conditions can alter a patients behaviour?
A
low BS
low oxygen
stroke/ bad blood flow to brain
head trauma
seizures
substances
environmental temps
2
Q
stages of grief
A
denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
3
Q
acute psychosis
A
a break in ability to process info and interact with environment
4
Q
symptoms of actute psychosis
A
hallucinations, delusions, catatonia
5
Q
stay _ ft away from patient in psychiatric distress
A
3
6
Q
what is reasonable force determined by
A
patient size, behaviour, and MS
7
Q
excited delirium
A
agitated or psychotic behaviour that can lead to cardio and metabolic stress
8
Q
it is preferred that a _____ _____ provider should care for a behavioral emergency patient
A
same sex
