Ch 4 Medical, Legal, And Ethical Issues

Question 0

Standard of care

Answer 0

the care that would be expected to be provided by an EMT with similar training when caring for a pt. in a similar situation

Question 1

Scope of practice

Answer 1

A set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope, or extent and limits of the EMT’s job

Question 2

Consent

Answer 2

Permission from the pt. for care or other action by the EMT

Question 3

Expressed consent

Answer 3

Consent that are given by adults who are of age and mentally competent to make a rational decision in regard to their medical well-being

Question 4

Implied consent

Answer 4

In case of unconscious pt., consent may be assumed

Question 5

in loco parentis

Answer 5

Another form of authority giving consent for the pt. while the parents are not present

Ex: school authority

Question 6

Liability

Answer 6

Being held legally responsible

Question 7

Assault

Answer 7

Placing a person in fear of bodily harm

Question 8

Battery

Answer 8

Causing bodily harm to or restraining a person

Question 9

DNR Order

Answer 9

Is a legal documentation stating not to resuscitate pt.

Question 10

Advance directive

Answer 10

A DNR order; instructions written in advance of an event

Question 11

Negligence

Answer 11

Something that should have been done was not done or was done incorrectly

Question 12

Tort

Answer 12

A civil offense

Question 13

Res ipsa loquitur

Answer 13

Latin term meaning “the thing speaks for itself.”

Question 14

Duty to act

Answer 14

An obligation to provide care to a pt.

Question 15

Abandonment

Answer 15

Leaving pt. after initiated care and or left before transferring a pt. to someone equal or higher than you

Question 16

Moral

Answer 16

Regarding personal standards or principals of right or wrong

Question 17

Ethical

Answer 17

Regarding a professional expectations for applying principals of right or wrong

Question 18

Good Samaritan laws

Answer 18

To provide immunity to individuals trying to help people in emergencies

Question 19

HIPAA

Answer 19

Insurance

Question 20

Libel

Answer 20

False or injurious information in written form

Question 21

Slander

Answer 21

False or injurious information stated verbally

Question 22

Organ donor

Answer 22

Pt. who has completed a legal document that allows for donation of organs and tissues at the event of his death

Question 23

Safe haven law

Answer 23

A person may drop off an infant or child at any police, fire, or EMS station or deliver an infant to any public safety personnel