In which of the following situations does a legal duty to act clearly exist?

A call is received 15 minutes prior to shift exchange

When is forcible restraint permitted?

When the patient poses a significant threat to self or others

Which of the following components are needed to prove negligence?

Duty to act, breach of duty, injury/damages, and causation

To help protect patients, EMS agencies are required to have ________.

a privacy officer to answer questions

When performing his or her duties, the EMT is generally expected to:

exercise reasonable care and act prudently

A minor may be treated as an adult for the purpose of consenting to or refusing medical treatment if the minor:

is self-supporting and lives by him- or herself.

For a do not resuscitate (DNR) order to be valid, it must:

clearly state the patient’s medical problem.

Which of the following scenarios is an example of informed consent?

An EMT advises a patient of the risks of receiving treatment

To minimize the risk of litigation, the EMT should:

Provide competent care that meets current standards

Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should include

not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons

Which of the following general statements regarding consent is correct?

A patient can consent to transport but can legally refuse to be treated

In which of the following circumstances can the EMT legally release confidential patient information?

The patient is competent and signs a release form

As an EMT, the standards of emergency care are often partially based on:

It's hard to prove actions were done if they are not included on the report

Putrefaction is defined as:

Decomposition of the body's tissues

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1
In which of the following situations does a legal duty to act clearly exist?
The EMT witnesses a vehicle crash while off duty
A bystander encounters a victim is not breathing
A call is received 15 minutes prior to shift exchange
The EMT hears of a cardiac arrest after his or her shift ends
2
When is forcible restraint permitted?
Anytime that the EMT feels threatened
Only if law enforcement has witnessed threatening behavior
Only if consent to restrain is given by a family member
When the patient poses a significant threat to self or others
3
Where would you MOST likely find information regarding a patient's wishes to be and organ donor?
Driver's License
Social Security Card
Voter Registration Card
Insurance Card
4
Which of the following components are needed to prove negligence?
Duty to act, breach of duty, injury/damages, and causation
Breach of duty, injury/damages, abandonment, and causation
Duty to act, abandonment , breach of duty, and causation
Abandonment, breach of duty, damages, and causation
5
The EMT's scope of practice within his or her local response is defined by the:
Local health district
Medical Director
state EMS office
EMS Supervisor
6
To help protect patients, EMS agencies are required to have ________.
public forums with their medical director
an anonymous reporting system
a privacy officer to answer questions
online access to patient records
7
When performing his or her duties, the EMT is generally expected to:
exercise reasonable care and act prudently
contact medical control on every EMS call
consistently exceed the standard of care
function above his or her scope of practice
8
Which type of consent is it when a 39 yo mentally competent pt with a headache asks you to take her to the hospital?
Informed
Formal
Expressed
Implied
9
A minor may be treated as an adult for the purpose of consenting to or refusing medical treatment if the minor:
is self-supporting and lives by him- or herself.
is mentally competent and able to refuse.
has a poor relationship with his or her parents.
possesses a valid driver’s license.
10
Which aspect of HIPAA most affects EMS personnel?
Ensuring access to insurance
Preventing insurance fraud
Controlling insurance costs
Protecting patient privacy
11
For a do not resuscitate (DNR) order to be valid, it must:
be dated within the previous 24 months.
be signed by the local justice of the peace.
be updated a minimum of every 6 months.
clearly state the patient’s medical problem.
12
Which of the following scenarios is an example of informed consent?
A patient advises an EMT of why he or she is refusing care
An EMT advises a patient of the risks of receiving treatment
An EMT initiates immediate care for an unconscious adult
A patient is advised by an EMT of the risks of refusing care
13
To minimize the risk of litigation, the EMT should:
Always transport patients to the hospital of their choice
Provide competent care that meets current standards
Use universal precautions with every patient encounter
Utilize at least four personnel when moving a patient
14
Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should include
not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons
making brief notes at the scene and then completing them later
Quickly moving any weapons out of the patient's sight
Placing the patient in a private area until the police arrive
15
You arrive at a potential crime scene with a critically injured patient. The scene is safe. Your first priority is
Provide immediate patient care
Wait for law enforcement to arrive
Determine why the patient was injured
Notify medical control for advice
16
Which of the following general statements regarding consent is correct?
Patients who are intoxicated are generally allowed to refuse treatment
A patient can consent to transport but can legally refuse to be treated
All patients older than 18 years can legally refuse treatment or transport
Expressed consent is valid only if given in writing by a family member
17
In which of the following circumstances can the EMT legally release confidential patient information?
The patient is competent and signs a release form
A police officer requests a copy to place on file
The family requests a copy for insurance purposes
A media representative inquires about the patient
18
As an EMT, the performance of your duties will be compared to that of:
the medical director.
the general public.
another EMT.
a paramedic supervisor.
19
As an EMT, the standards of emergency care are often partially based on:
Patient care cannot be discredited based on poor documentation
Incomplete reports are common and accepted in EMS
EMT's are not liable for any actions that are accurately documented
It's hard to prove actions were done if they are not included on the report
20
Putrefaction is defined as:
Decomposition of the body's tissues
Profound cyanosis to the trunk and face
blood settling to the lowest point of the body
separation of the torso from the rest of the body

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