Chapter 6 Questions Flashcards
What does the failure to operate emergency vehicles reasonably and prudently constitute? A) Negligence B) Breach of duty to act C) Poor standard of care D) Lack of duty to act
B) Breach of duty to act
The failure to do what action best describes negligence?
A) Treat the patient with respect
B) Administer the appropriate medication to the patient
C) Improve the patient’s condition
D) Act as a reasonable prudent paramedic would act in similar circumstances
D) Act as a reasonable prudent paramedic would act in similar circumstances
A paramedic transports an injured patient to a county hospital instead of the patient's hospital of choice because of the patient's lack of medical insurance. What law has the paramedic violated? A) CICDD B) EMTALA C) TUPST D) OBETA
B) EMTALA
What law or regulation defines what a paramedic legally can do to treat a patient? A) Legal response B) Scope of practice C) Treatment plans D) Protocols
B) Scope of practice
What is the legislation that governs the extent to which a physician can delegate authority to paramedics? A) Physician extender act B) Medical practice act C) Definition of delegation act D) Scope of practice act
B) Medical practice act
Ensuring that a patient understands the risks and dangers of a treatment necessary for the patient to give what form of consent? A) Implied B) Expressed C) Informed D) Defined
C) Informed
How do paramedics comply with HIPPA regulations?
A) Maintain their skills and knowledge through continuing education
B) Transport patients to the receiving facility of their choice
C) Follow the scope of practice outline by the state legislature
D) Protect the privacy of a patient’s protected health information
D) Protect the privacy of a patient’s protected health information
What law/statute limits the number of years, after an incident has occurred, during which a lawsuit can be filed? A) Governmental immunity B) Good Samaritan law C) Statute of limitations D) Res ipsa loquitur
C) Statute of limitations
A married 16-year-old who is supporting herself is refusing care following an injury. She is alert and oriented and in no apparent distress. How should the paramedic handle the situation?
A) Contact her parents to obtain consent; she is not capable of making this decision
B) Honor her decision after explaining the risks of refusing treatment
C) Transport her against her will; she is a minor
D) Contact police to assist in transporting the patient against her will
B) Honor her decision after explaining the risks of refusing treatment
What is the term that describes judge-made law or case law called? A) Administrative law B) Criminal law C) Common law D) Legislative law
C) Common law
What is verbal or written consent to a treatment called? A) Implied B) Defined C) Informed D) Expressed
D) Expressed
What statement most accurately represents medical liability in EMS
A) Historically, it is a problem for EMS providers
B) It is a valid concern for today’s EMS providers
C) It is rarely a problem for EMS providers
D) It is a problem reserved primarily for hospital staff
B) It is a valid concern for today’s EMS providers
What do the motor vehicle laws relating to emergency vehicle operation dictate?
A) Define standards of equipping and operating emergency vehicles
B) Prevent paramedics from being sued during emergency responses
C) Allow emergency operators to disregard standard motor vehicle laws
D) Limit liability in crashes to civil lawsuits
A) Define standards of equipping and operating emergency vehicles
Why is the standard of care used?
A) To measure the competence of a professional
B) To delegate care from the physician to the paramedic
C) To decide what skills are in a paramedic’s protocols
D) To prove breach of duty
A) To measure the competence of a professional
How long after a patient's death can nonvital tissue donation occur? A) Up to 2 hours B) Up to 12 hours C) Up to 6 hours D) Up to 24 hours
D) Up to 24 hours
