Chapter 3 review

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:
A. implied consent.
B. informed consent.
C. expressed consent.
D. emergency consent.

Answer 1

expressed consent

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of abandonment?
A. An EMT leaves the scene after a competent adult has refused care.
B. An EMT transfers care of a patient to an emergency department nurse.
C. An AEMT transfers care of a patient to a paramedic.
D. An AEMT transfers care of a patient to an EMR.

Answer 2

D. An AEMT transfers care of a patient to an EMR.

Question 3

The unauthorized confinement of a person is called:

A. assault.
B. battery.
C. false imprisonment.
D. slander.

Answer 3

C. false imprisonment.

Question 4

Failure of the EMT to provide the same care as another EMT with the same training is called:
A. libel.
B. slander.
C. negligence.
D. abandonment.

Answer 4

C. 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:
A. continue to treat the child and transport as soon as possible.
B. cease all treatment until the child’s parents can be contacted.
C. continue with treatment only if authorized by medical control.
D. provide airway management only until the parents are contacted.

Answer 5

A. continue to treat the child and transport as soon as possible.

Question 6

An advance directive is:
A. a set of specific guidelines that clearly defines the different types of consent.
B. a formal list that defines by state law whether a patient has decision-making
capacity.
C. a written document that specifies the care you should provide if the patient is
unable to make decisions.
D. a verbal order given to you by a dying patient’s family regarding whether
treatment should be provided.

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Which of the following patients is competent and can legally refuse EMS care?
A. A confused young female who states that she is the president
B. A man who is staggering and states that he drank only three beers
C. A conscious and alert woman who is in severe pain from a broken leg
D. A diabetic patient who has slurred speech and is not aware of the date

Answer 7

C. A conscious and alert woman who is in severe pain from a broken leg

Question 8

You are treating a patient with an apparent emotional crisis. After the patient refuses treatment, you tell him that you will call the police and have him restrained if he does not give you consent. Your actions in this case are an example of:
A. assault.
B. battery.
C. negligence.
D. abandonment.

Answer 8

A. assault.

Question 9

The EMT has a legal duty to act if he or she is:
A. off duty and witnesses a major car accident.
B.a volunteer is on duty and is dispatched on a call.
C. paid for his or her services, but is not on duty.
D. out of his or her jurisdiction and sees a man choking.

Answer 9

B.a volunteer is on duty and is dispatched on a call.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about records and reports is FALSE?

A. Legally, if it was not documented, it was not performed.
B. A complete, accurate report is an important safeguard against legal problems.
C. An incomplete or untidy patient care report is evidence of incomplete or
inexpert emergency medical care.
D. Your patient care report does not become a part of the patient’s hospital record
because your treatment was provided outside the hospital.

Answer 10

D. Your patient care report does not become a part of the patient’s hospital record
because your treatment was provided outside the hospital.