Quiz 3 Emt Flashcards
Quiz 3
When is forcible restraint permitted?
A. Only if consent by a family member is given enter
B. Any time that the EMT feels threatened
C. Only if law enforcement Have witnessed threatening behavior
D. When patient Shows significant threat to self or others
D. When patient Shows significant threat to self or others
In which situation does a Legal duty to act exist?
A. The EMT hears of a cardiac arrest at the end of shift
B. A by standard encounters a victim who is not breathing
C. The EMT witnesses a vehicle crash while off duty
D. A call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change
D. A call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change
During your monthly internal quality improvement (QI) meeting, you review several patient care reports (PCRs) with the staff of your EMS system. You identify the patient’s name, age, and sex, and then discuss the treatment that was provided by the EMTs in the field. By taking this approach to the QI process, you:
Select one:
A. violated the patient’s privacy because you should have discussed the information only with the EMTs involved.
B. are in violation of HIPAA because you did not remove the PHI from the PCR beforehand.
C. adequately safeguarded the patient’s PHI because the cases were discussed internally.
D. acted appropriately but must have each EMT sign a waiver stating that he or she will not discuss the cases with others.
B. are in violation of HIPAA because you did not remove the PHI from the PCR beforehand.
Putrefaction is defined as:
Select one:
A. A decomposition of body tissues
B. profound cyanosis to the trunk and face.l
C. blood settling to the lowest point of the body.
D. separation of the torso from the rest of the body.
A. A decomposition of body tissues
Which of the following general statements regarding consent is correct?
Select one:
A. A patient can consent to transport but can legally refuse to be treated.
B. Patients who are intoxicated are generally allowed to refuse treatment.
C. Expressed consent is valid only if given in writing by a family member.
D. All patients older than 18 years can legally refuse treatment or transport.
A. A patient can consent to transport but can legally refuse to be treated.
You respond to the home of a 59-year-old man who is unconscious; has slow, shallow breathing; and has a weak pulse. The family states that the patient has terminal brain cancer and does not wish to be resuscitated. They further state that there is a DNR order for this patient, but they are unable to locate it. You should:
Select one:
A. transport the patient without providing any treatment.
B. begin treatment and contact medical control as needed.
C. honor the patient’s wishes and withhold all treatment.
D. decide on further action once the DNR order is produced.
B. begin treatment and contact medical control as needed.
In which of the following circumstances can the EMT legally release confidential patient information?
Select one:
A. A media representative inquires about the patient
B. A police officer requests a copy to place on file
C. The family requests a copy for insurance purposes
D. The patient is competent and signs a release form
D. The patient is competent and signs a release form
Which of the following statements about the patient care report is correct?
Select one:
a. It is difficult to prove actions were performed if they are not included on the report.
b. EMTs are not liable for any actions that are accurately documented.
c. Incomplete reports are common and accepted in EMS.
d. Patient care cannot be discredited based on poor documentati
a.It is difficult to prove actions were performed if they are not included on the report.
The EMT’s scope of practice within his or her local response area is defined by the:
Select one:
A. EMS supervisor.
B. local health district.
C. medical director.
D. state EMS office.
C. Medical director
To help protect patients, EMS agencies are required to have __________.
Select one:
A. a privacy officer to answer questions
B. an anonymous reporting system
C. public forums with their medical director
D. online access to patient records
A. A privacy officer to answer questions
You are called to attend to an elderly patient with an extensive medical history who is now in cardiac arrest. The patient’s family tells you that the patient has a DNR order. There is no paperwork available but the patient does have a MedicAlert bracelet indicating Do Not Resuscitate. You should:
Select one:
A. confirm the patient identity and then confirm the DNR by calling the MedicAlert Foundation number on the bracelet.
B. transport with minimal care.
C. confirm the patient’s identity and honor the DNR order.
D. initiate resuscitation in the absence of paperwork.
A. confirm the patient identity and then confirm the DNR by calling the MedicAlert Foundation number on the bracelet.
Which type of consent is involved when a 39-year-old mentally competent female with a severe headache asks you to take her to the hospital?
Select one:
A. Implied
B. Formal
C. Expressed
D. Informed
C. Expressed
As an EMT, the standards of emergency care are often partially based on:
Select one:
A.the priorities of the medical director.
B.locally accepted protocols.
C.the wishes of the general public.
D.a consensus among paramedic supervisors.
B. Locally accepted protocols
Where would you MOST likely find information regarding a patient’s wishes to be an organ donor?
Select one:
A. Social Security card
B. Voter registration card
C. Insurance card
D. Driver’s license
D. Drivers license
Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should include:
Select one:
A. making brief notes at the scene and then completing them later.
B. placing the patient in a private area until the police arrive.
C. not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons.
D. quickly moving any weapons out of the patient’s sight.
C. not cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons.
