The Cannon: An OhioHealth EMS Podcast
Behavioral Emergencies - Parts 1 & 2
Eric Cortez, MD, FACEP, FAEMS
Andrew Kalnow, DO
Danni Schneider, DO

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* 1. Initial evaluation of the patient with a behavioral emergency includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Assuring scene safety

Obtaining vital signs

Determining baseline behavior

Determining history of mental illness

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* 2. You should rule out a medical emergency when evaluating a patient with a behavioral emergency.

True

False

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* 3. Currently in the state of Ohio, all of the below can complete a "pink slip" EXCEPT

EMS

Psychologist

Police of Sheriff's Department

Psychiatrist

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* 4. When treating a behavioral emergency patient with medication, it is important to monitor the patient closely and to anticipate complications.

True

False