You are responding to a 64 y/o male who is altered and combative at a local
memory care facility. On your arrival, staff note the patient has been having
increased agitation recently and his medications are not helping anymore. Staff
notes the patient has injured another memory care resident and now is attempting
to cause harm to himself. Staff states he has locked himself in his room, though
they have a key to allow you entry when ready. You crew is only a 2-person
company, and you are concerned about scene safety issues as well as need for
additional personnel. An ALS ambulance is en route to scene with a 2-person
crew. How many people at minimum is needed to perform and place physical
restraints on a patient?
2
5
4
3