Medical Diagnosis
A patient presents with crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm and diaphoresis. What is the most likely diagnosis?
What is Myocardial infarction?
What organ produces insulin?
What is pancreas?
True or False: You should always interview a patient alone if trafficking is suspected.
What is True?
A patient’s companion insists on answering all questions. What is this a red flag for?
What is Possible control or coercion?
Myth or Fact: Human trafficking always involves international borders.
What is Myth?
Fever, productive cough, and lobar consolidation on chest X-ray most likely indicate what condition?
What is Pneumonia?
What chamber of the heart pumps blood to the lungs?
What is the Right Ventricle?
What is the goal of trauma-informed care?
What is to avoid re-traumatization and promote patient safety and trust?
Frequent STIs or repeated ED visits with vague explanations may suggest what concern?
What is Possible sexual exploitation/trafficking?
Myth or Fact: Most trafficking victims will immediately disclose their situation to healthcare providers.
What is a Myth?
A 55 yo F found at home, confused, with slurred speech, weak, with a dilated pupil. What can it indicate?
What is Ischemic Stroke (CVA)?
This abdominal organ filters blood and removes old red blood cells.
What is the spleen?
True or False: There are an estimated 49.6 million people currently trapped in modern slavery.
What is True?
A patient lacks control over ID, money, or phone. Why is this concerning?
What is Possible trafficking or coercive control?
Myth or Fact: Trafficking victims can return to or defend their trafficker due to coercion.
What is a Fact?
RLQ abdominal pain, fever, and rebound tenderness most likely indicate what diagnosis?
What is Appendicitis?
What bony landmark does the pituitary gland reside in?
What is the sella turcica?
Why should providers avoid asking “Why didn’t you just leave?”
What is it implies blame and can re-traumatize the patient?
Inconsistent history between patient and companion suggests what?
What is Possible coercion or abuse?
Myth or Fact: Only women and children are victims of human trafficking.
What is a Myth?
Polyuria, polydipsia, and elevated blood glucose are classic for what condition?
What is Diabetes mellitus?
(DM, T2DM)
This part of the brainstem regulates vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.
What is the medulla oblongata?
A patient becomes quiet and withdrawn when asked about their injury while a companion is in the room. What is the most trauma-informed next step?
What is ask to speak with the patient alone in a private setting and ensure confidentiality?
What is a key environmental red flag in the ED regarding trafficking?
What is the Patient is not allowed privacy or is always accompanied?
Myth or Fact: Healthcare providers may be one of the only professionals to interact with trafficking victims while they are still in contact with their trafficker.
What is a Fact?