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Chapter 3 Quiz- AAOS 12th Edition EMT Textbook with correct Answers
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Chapter 3 Quiz- AAOS 12th Edition EMTTextbook with correct Answers
As an EMT, the standards of emergency care are often partially based on: - Answer -It
is difficult to prove actions were preformed if they are not included on the report.
During your monthly internal quality(QI) improvement 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: - Answer -are in violation of
HIPPA because you did not remove the PHI from the PCR beforehand.
In which of the following circumstances can the EMT legally release confidential patient
information? - Answer -The patient is competent and signs a release form.
In which of the following situations does a legal duty to act clearly exist? - Answer -A
call is recieved 15 minutes prior to shift change.
Maintaining the chain of evidence at the scene of a crime should include: - Answer -not
cutting through holes in clothing that were caused by weapons.
Putrefaction is defined as: - Answer -decomposition of body's tissues.
The EMT's scope of practice within his or her local response area is defined by the: -
Answer -medical director
To help protect patients, EMS agencies are required to have _____. - Answer -a privacy
officer to answer questions.
When is forcible restraint permitted? - Answer -When the patient poses a significant
threat to itself or others.
When performing his or her duties, the EMT is generally expected to: - Answer -
exercise reasonable care and act prudently.
Where would you MOST likely find information regarding a patient's wishes to be an
organ donor? - Answer -Driver's License
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