Chapter 3: Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues

Question 1

You arrive at the scene of an older woman complaining of chest pain. In assessing her, she holds her arm out for you to take her blood pressure. This is an example of

Answer 1

Expressed consent

Question 2

What is an example of abandonment

Answer 2

An AEMT transfers care of a patient to an EMR

Question 3

The unauthorized confinement of a person is called

Answer 3

False imprisonment

Question 4

Failure of the EMT to provide the same care as another EMT with the same training is called

Answer 4

Negligence

Question 5

An 8 year old boy was struck by a car, is unconscious, and is bleeding from the mouth. A police officer tells you that he is unable to contact the child’s parents. You should

Answer 5

Continue to treat the child and transport as soon as possible

Question 6

An advance directive is

Answer 6

A written document that specifies the care you should provide if the patient is unable to make decisions

Question 7

You are treating a patient with an apparent emotional crisis. After the patient refuses treatment, you tell him that will call the police and have him restrained if he does not give consent. Your actions in this case is an example of

Answer 7

Assault

Question 8

The EMT has a legal duty to act if he or she is

Answer 8

A volunteer, on duty, and is dispatched on a call