EMT- chapter 3

When faced with a situation in which a patient is in cardiac arrest, and a valid living will or DNR order cannot be located you should: A. begin resuscitation at once B. contact medical control first C. notify the coroner immediately D. determine the patients illness

A. begin resuscitation at once

Which of the following general statements regarding consent is correct? A. a patient can consent to transport but can legally refuse treatment B. all patients older than 18 years can legally refuse treatment or transport C. expressed consent is valid only if given in writing by a family member D. patients who are intoxicated are generally allowed to refuse treatment

A. a patient can consent to transport but can legally refuse treatment

As an EMT, the performance of your duties will be compared to that of: A. another EMT B. the general public C. a paramedic supervisor D. the medical director

A. another EMT

Acting in such a way to make another person fear immediate bodily harm is called: A. assault B. negligence C. battery D. libel

A. assault

Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should include: A. not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons B. placing the patient in a private area until the police arrive C. quickly moving any weapons out of the patients sights D. making brief notes at the scene and then completing them later

A. not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons

You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident. The patient , a 13 year old male, is unconscious and has multiple injuries. As you are treating the child, a law enforcement officer advises you that the child's parents will be at the scene in approximately 15 minutes. What should you do? A. Treat the child's at the scene and wait for the parents to arrive and give consent B. Transport the child immediately and have the parents meet you at the hospital C. withhold treatments until the parents arrive and give you consent for treatment D. begin transport at once and have the parents meet you en route to the hospital

B. Transport the child immediately and have the parents meet you at the hospital

For a do not resuscitate (DNR) order to be valid, it must: A. be dated within the previous 24 months. B. clearly state the patient's medical problem. C. be updated a minimum of every 6 months. D. be signed by the local justice of the peace.

B. clearly state the patient's medical problem.

You arrive at the scene of an apparent death. When evaluating the patient, which of the following is a definitive sign of death? A. absence of a pulse B. dependent lividity C. profound cyanosis D. absent breath sounds

B. dependent lividity

Which of the following most accurately defines negligence? A. transferring patient care to a provider with a lower level of training B. deviation from the standard of care that might results in further injury C. providing care that is consistent with care provided by other EMT's D. transport of a mentally incompetent patient against his or her will

B. deviation from the standard of care that might results in further injury

The EMT's scope of practice within his or her local response area is defined by the: A. local health district B. medical director C. EMS supervisor D. state EMS office

B. medical director

Which of the following statements regarding Good Samaritan laws is correct? A. such laws provide the EMT with absolute immunity from a lawsuit B. such laws will not protect the EMT in cases of gross negligence C. such laws do not protect EMT's who are off duty D. such laws guarantee that the EMT will not held liable if he or she is sued.

B. such laws will not protect the EMT in cases of gross negligence

In which of the following circumstances can the EMT legally release confidential patient information? A. a media representative inquires about the patient B. the patient is competent and signs a release form C. a police officer request a copy to place on file D. the family request a copy for insurance purposes

B. the patient is competent and signs a release form

You are treating a man who was assaulted and has a closed-head injury. The patient, who has slurred speech, becomes verbally abusive and tells you to leave him alone. You should: A. have the police arrest the patient so that you can legally begin treatment B. ask a police officer to transport the patient to the hospital C proceed with treatment and utilize law enforcement for assistance if necessary D. allow the patient to refuse treatment because the injury was not his fault

C proceed with treatment and utilize law enforcement for assistance if necessary

In which of the following situations does a legal duty to act clearly exist? A. The EMT witnesses a vehicle crash while off duty B. a bystander encounters a victim who is not breathing C. a call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change D. The EMT hears of a cardiac arrest after his or her shift ends

C. a call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change

Which of the following patients has decision-making capacity and can legally refuse emergency medical treatment? A. a diabetic woman who has slurred speech and is not aware of the date B. a confused young male whos says he is the president C. a conscious and alert woman with severe abdominal pain D. a man who is staggering and states the he had three beers

C. a conscious and alert woman with severe abdominal pain

You are dispatched to the residence of a person who frequently calls 911 for nonemergency care. you should: A. refuse the call, but thoroughly document the patient's circumstances B. respond under the assumption that an acute emergency exists C. ask the dispatcher to send law enforcement before you respond D. defer the call to a local private ambulance company

C. ask the dispatcher to send law enforcement before you respond

An EMT would "MOST" likely be held liable for abandonment if he or she: A. remained at the hospital for 30 minutes to give a patient report B. terminated care of a competent adult patient at his or her request C. did not make provisions for continued care of an injured patient D. refused to care for a violent patient who is armed with a knife

C. did not make provisions for continued care of an injured patient

Which of the following types of consent allows treatment of a patient who is unconscious or mentally incapacitated? A. actual B. informed C. implied D. expressed

C. implied

In many states, a minor may be treated as an adult for the purpose of consenting to or refusing medical treatment if the minor: A. is mentally competent and able to refuse B. possesses a valid driver's license C. is self-supporting and lives by him or herself D. has a poor relationship with his or hers parents

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

Two EMT's witnessed a call in which a coworker gave adequate medical care but ignored the patient's emotional needs. The coworker was deliberately rude solely because the patient was thought to be infected with the human immunodeficiency virus(HIV). The EMT's ignored the coworker's treatment of this patient and took no steps to prevent this behavior from happening again. This lack of action on the part of the two EMT's is considered: A. legal and ethical illegal but ethical B. illegal but ethical C. legal but unethical D. illegal and unethical

C. legal but unethical

Shortly after you load your patient, a 50-year-old man with abdominal pain, into the ambulance, he tells you that he changed his mind and does not want to go to the hospital. The patient is conscious and alert and has no signs of mental incapacitation. You are suspicious that the man has a significant underlying condition and feel strongly that he should go to the hospital. Which of the following statements regarding this situation is correct? A. once the patient is in the ambulance, he cannot legally refuse EMS treatment B. because of your suspicions, the best approach is to transport him to hospital C. any patient who refuses EMS treatment must legally sign a patient refusal form D. a mentally competent adult can withdraw his or hers consent to treat at anytime

D. a mentally competent adult can withdraw his or hers consent to treat at anytime

Which of the following scenarios most accurately depicts abandonment? A. an EMT gives a verbal report to an emergency room nurse B. an AEMT transfers patient care to a paramedic C. a physician assumes patient care from an EMT D. a paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT

D. a paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT

Which of the following situations requires you to notify the appropriate authorities? A. accidental knife wound B. drug overdose C. cardiac arrest D. attempted suicide

D. attempted suicide

Putrefaction is defined as: A. profound cyanosis to the trunk and face. B. blood settling to the lowest point of the body. C. separation of the torso from the rest of the body. D. decomposition of the body's tissues.

D. decomposition of the body's tissues.

Where would you most likely find information regarding a patients whishes to be an organ donor? A. voters registration card B. insurance card C. social security card D. driver's license

D. driver's license

In the eyes of the court, an incomplete or untidy patient care form indicates: A. through documentation was not required B. the EMT was too busy providing patient care to fill out the form C. potential falsification of the patient care form D. inadequate patient care was administered

D. inadequate patient care was administered

Which aspect of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) MOST affects EMS personnel? A. controlling insurance costs B. ensuring access to insurance C. preventing insurance fraud D. protecting patient privacy

D. protecting patient privacy

you are dispatched to a middle school for a 16 YO female experiencing an asthma attack. She is conscious and alert but in severe respiratory distress. The school nurse informs you that she has tried several times to contact the patients parents but has not been successful. You should: A. recognize that you cannot begin treatment without expressed parental consent B. transport the child to the closest hospital and let the staff there provide any treatment C. administer oxygen only until you receive parental consent for further treatment D. provide treatment up to your level of training and transport the child at once

D. provide treatment up to your level of training and transport the child at once

The manner in which the EMT must act or behave when caring for a patient is called the: A. EMT oath B. scope of practice C. code of ethics D. standard of care

D. standard of care

When a forcible restraint permitted? A. anytime that the EMT feels Threatened B. only if law enforcement personnel have witnessed threatening behavior C. only if consent to restrain is given by a family member D. when the patient poses a significant threat to self or others

D. when the patient poses a significant threat to self or others