Chapter 4

Question 1

Scope of practice

Answer 1

Set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope or extent and limits of the EMTs job

Question 2

Standard of care

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Consent

Answer 3

Permission from the patient for care or other action by the EMT

Question 4

Expressed consent

Answer 4

Given by adults who are of legal age and mentally competent to make a rational decision in regard to their medical well being

Question 5

Implied consent

Answer 5

In the case of an unconscious patient or mentally incapacitated but in need of emergency care consent may be assumed. EMTs of other health care providers are allowed by law to provide treatment

Question 6

In loco parentis

Answer 6

In place of a parent indicating a person who may give consent for care of a child when the parents are not present

Question 7

DNR ( do not resuscitate)

Answer 7

A legal document usually signed by the patient and his physician which states that the patient has a terminal illness and does not wish to prolong life through resuscitative efforts

Question 8

Advance directive

Answer 8

A DNR order written in advance of an event

Question 9

Negligence

Answer 9

A finding of failure to act properly in a situation in which there was a duty to act

Question 10

Duty to act

Answer 10

Obligation to provide care to a patient

Question 11

Good Samaritan laws

Answer 11

Series of laws varying in each state designed to provide limited legal protection for citizens and some healthcare personnel when administering emergency care

Question 12

Libel

Answer 12

False injurious information in written form

Question 13

Slander

Answer 13

False injurious information stated verbally