1070 - Evidentiary Blood Draw

Question 1

JFRD paramedics will comply with law enforcement agencies requests for blood draws.

true or false?

Answer 1

true

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Question 2

LEO at incident of vehicle and/or vessel crash
or stop, + probable cause person is under influence of alcohol or controlled substances, may request JFRD medics
draw blood. true or false?

Answer 2

true

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Question 3

Priority must be given to exam/tx. of injured persons. If person is injured or has potential medical emergency, person (pt) is to be tx./txported per protocol.
true or false?

Answer 3

true

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Question 4

If the suspect refuses the blood draw, its the LEO’s responsiblity to inform suspect that FS permit use of reasonable force by LEO to restrain person to obtain blood sample. true or false?

Answer 4

true

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Question 5

If in the judgement of the paramedic, the person is still too combative, even after restraint, the blood will not be drawn. The LEO will abide by that decision.

true or false?

Answer 5

true

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Question 6

Blood draw on patients being transported

The following process shall be followed: (6)

Answer 6

• Initiate care as per the appropriate protocol
• DO NOT DELAY TRANSPORT OF AN UNSTABLE PATIENT TO PERFORM BLOOD DRAW
• Draw blood per instructions in blood draw kit
• All items except needle will be returned to the kit with Betadine prep pad being sealed in plastic bag provided
• The investigating officer will seal the blood collection kit, maintain a chain of custody and complete documentation
• In your report, record the date printed on the blood draw kit and the investigating officer’s name.

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