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National Registry Paramedic Exam: Psychiatric Emergencies
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National Registry Paramedic Exam: Psychiatric Emergencies
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1. A 58-year-old female with a history of substance abuse has threatened to kill herself and actively attempted to do so. Police have restrained her in handcuffs, and she is refusing care. She is conscious, alert, and oriented, and there is no evidence of intoxication or recent substance abuse. Her husband on scene has agreed to sign involuntary commitment papers. Can she be allowed to refuse?
2. Which of the following is NOT required before deciding to restrain someone against his or her will?
3. A person who swings from mania to depression most likely suffers from which of the following disorders?