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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

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When a patient is involved in a disaster and begins to fear death, perceives limited escape, and has no information about what has happened, the likely outcome is:

Psychosis
Panic
Depression
Suicide

Explanation

Answer: B - Panic will quickly ensue for patients that fear death, perceive limited escape, and have no information about what has happened. Panic can greatly affect patient condition and outcome. The EMT-P should make sure to provide the patient with the necessary information for what happened and how they will rescue the patient.

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