Principle of implied consent assumes the unconscious patient

would wish to receive treatment

To comply with the standard of care, the EMR must:

tx pt best of ability & provide prudent care same as another with training

Proximate cause is MOST accurately defined as:

correlation between pt injury and EMS responder negligence.

A DNR order is a written request giving permission for medical personnel not to:

attempt resuscitation in the event of cardiac arrest.

Which of the following general statements regarding consent is MOST correct?

Patients may refuse treatment at any time, even if treatment has begun.

The presence of rigor mortis indicates that:

the patient is dead and cannot be resuscitated.

Following a call involving a high-profile individual, a police officer asks you for a copy of your patient care report.

Advise the officer he/she will need a subpoena to get a copy

Dependent Lividity is

Blood settling to lowest point of body

When functioning at a crime scene the EMR should:

avoid moving furniture unless it interferes with patient care

The primary purpose of an advance directive is to ______.

clarify when life-supporting treatment should continue or end

in general, you should never change or alter a patient or care report, unless:

you need to correct an error to ensure that the information is accurate

The purpose of the Good Samaritan Law is to:

protect citizens from liability when rendering care in good faith

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1
Principle of implied consent assumes the unconscious patient
is at least 18 years of age
would wish to receive treatment
has a living will on file
has a life-threatening condition
2
To comply with the standard of care, the EMR must:
provide prudent care same as another with higher training
provide care that is deemed appropriate by the paramedic in charge
tx pt with care consistent with what is expected of general public
tx pt best of ability & provide prudent care same as another with training
3
The section of the (HIPAA) of 1996 that most directly affects EMS relates to:
patient privacy.
continuity of care.
access to health insurance.
combating waste and fraud.
4
Proximate cause is MOST accurately defined as:
failure of EMS provider to respond to emergency scene timely
an injury sustained by the EMS provider
death of pt as a result of failure of the EMS provider
correlation between pt injury and EMS responder negligence.
5
Which of the following components is NOT required to prove negligence?
resulting injuries
breach of duty
duty to act
patient refusal of care
6
An uninvolved citizen who encounters a motor vehicle crash:
has a legal duty to act
is not required by law to stop
is required to provide immediate care
must wait until EMS personnel arrive
7
A DNR order is a written request giving permission for medical personnel not to:
give oxygen to a patient with severe hypoxemia.
begin resuscitation unless the patient is in shock.
render treatment to patients with a terminal illness.
attempt resuscitation in the event of cardiac arrest.
8
The Scope of care under which the EMR functions is specified by
The US DOT
State EMS Medical Director
EMS System Medical Director
National Registry of EMT's
9
Which of the following general statements regarding consent is MOST correct?
All patients older than 18 years can legally refuse treatment or transport
Patients may refuse treatment at any time, even if treatment has begun.
Patients who are intoxicated are generally allowed to refuse treatment
Expressed consent is valid only if given in writing by a family member
10
The presence of rigor mortis indicates that:
death has occurred within the last 15 minutes.
the body's tissues are beginning to decay.
the patient is dead and cannot be resuscitated.
the muscles of the body are permanently stiff.
11
All of the following are signs of obvious death, EXCEPT:
dependent lividity
decapitation
pulselessness
decomposition
12
A patient who verbally or nonverbally lets you know that he or she is willing to accept treatment is giving you consent.
expressed
implied
assumed
informed
13
Following a call involving a high-profile individual, a police officer asks you for a copy of your patient care report.
Advise the officer he/she will need a subpoena to get a copy
Refuse to give a copy of report but verbally share information
Provide the officer with the care report because you have to by law
Provide a copy of report to officer if the patient’s family says okay
14
Dependent Lividity is
Cyanosis
Living away from home
Blood settling to lowest point of body
Stiffening of body muscles
15
When functioning at a crime scene the EMR should:
avoid moving the patient unless he or she is in cardiac arrest
obtain law enforcement permission before treating a critical patient
avoid moving furniture unless it interferes with patient care
position equipment in a location that is most convenient
16
Events that a EMR would be required to report to a state or federal agency include all of the following except
gunshot or knife wounds.
sports-related injuries.
child or elder abuse.
certain infectious diseases.
17
Maintenance of required certifications or registrations is the responsibility of the:
EMS medical director.
employing agency.
individual provider.
state board of health.
18
Which of the following concepts is the first and most important when providing patient care?
Render proper treatment
Maintain your composure.
Provide your care in good faith.
Above all else, do not harm.
19
The primary purpose of an advance directive is to ______.
express how to divide your property upon your death
clarify when life-supporting treatment should continue or end
alert loved ones to a change in your health
explain whether you want palliative care or hospice care
20
in general, you should never change or alter a patient or care report, unless:
a paramedic or licensed physician orders you to do so
law enforce,ent personnel need the report for legal reasons
you need to correct an error to ensure that the information is accurate
the patient's condition deteriorated after a paramedic assumed care
21
The purpose of the Good Samaritan Law is to:
protect citizens from liability when rendering care in good faith
Set up a EMS fund for lawsuits and lawyer fees
encourage all citizens to enroll in EME 105
provide immunity to EMS from litigation
22
second only to your own safety, your priority at a crime scene is to:
report to law enforcement
keep bystanders at a distance
protect potential evidence
provide care to the patient

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