Question

which of the following patients would most likely require the application of restraints?

a patient on pcp.
a depressed patient.
a patient with a somatoform disorder.
a patient with a dissociative disorder.

Explanation:

Assess clinical indications for restraints

Using the Patient Restraint Protocols knowledge point

• Restraints are indicated when a patient poses an immediate danger to themselves or EMS personnel.
• Phencyclidine (PCP) is a dissociative anesthetic known to cause unpredictable, violent behavior, agitation, and a lack of pain response.
• Patients under the influence of PCP frequently require physical restraints to ensure safety during transport.
• Depressed, somatoform, or dissociative patients rarely present with the acute, high-risk physical aggression typical of PCP intoxication.

Answer:

• (A) A patient on PCP. (Correct answer)
• (B) A depressed patient.
• (C) A patient with a somatoform disorder.
• (D) A patient with a dissociative disorder.