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The term that describes structures that are closer to the truck is called:

Lateral

Proximal (correct)

Distal

Superficial

All of the following are considered to be protected health information (PHI), except:

treatment rendered

patient history

assessment findings

location of the call (correct)

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:

acted appropriately but must have each EMT sign a waiver stating that he or she will not discuss the cases with others.

are in violation of HIPAA because you did not remove the PHI from the PCR beforehand (correct)

violated the patient's privacy because you should have discussed the information only with the EMTs involved.

adequately safeguarded the patient's PHI because the cases were discussed internally

if an action or procedure that was performed on a patient is not recorded on the written report:

it was not performed, according to the eyes of the law Signup and view all the answers

in which of the following circumstances can the EMT legally release confidential patient information?

the patient is competent and signs a release form Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following situations does a legal duty to act clearly exist?

a call is received 15 minutes prior to shift change Signup and view all the answers

Shortly after you load your patient, a 50 year old man with abdominal pain, into the ambulance, he tells you that he changed his mind and does not want to go to the hospital. the patient is conscious and alert and has no signs of mental incapacitation. You are suspicious that the man has a significant underlying condition and feel strongly that he should go to the hospital. Which of the. following statements regarding this situation is correct?

a mentally competent adult can withdraw his or her consent to treat at any time Signup and view all the answers

When caring for a 65 year old male with respiratory distress, you place him in a comfortable position but do not apply oxygen. the patient's condition continues to deteriorate: he develops cardiac arrest and dies at the hospital. this scenario is an example of:

negligence Signup and view all the answers

When faced with a situation in which a patient is in cardiac arrest and a valid living will or DNR order cannot be located, you should:

begin resuscitation at once Signup and view all the answers

When is forcible restraint permitted?

when the patient poses a significant threat to self or others Signup and view all the answers

when performing his or her duties, the EMT is generally expected to:

exercise reasonable care and act prudently Signup and view all the answers

Where would you most likely find information regarding a patient's wishes to be an organ donor?

drivers license Signup and view all the answers

which of the following components are needed to prove negligence?

duty to act, breach of duty, injury/damages, and causation Signup and view all the answers

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?

expressed Signup and view all the answers

While transporting a stable patient with chest pain to the hospital, you come across a major motor vehicle crash involving several critically injured patients. you should:

continue transporting your patient and notify the dispatcher of the crash Signup and view all the answers

You and your partner arrive at the scene of a major vehicle crash. the driver, a young male, is severely entrapped in his car. he has an open head injury and massive facial trauma. he is unresponsive, not breathing, and does not have a palpable carotid pulse. you should:

have your partner check for a pulse to confirm that the patient is deceased Signup and view all the answers

You are dispatched to a middle school for a 16 year old female experiencing am asthma attack. she is conscious and alert but in severe respiratory distress. the school nurse informs you that she has tried several times to contact the patient's parents but has not been successful. you should:

provide treatment up to your level of training and transport the child at once Signup and view all the answers

You are dispatched to an apartment complex to respond to a shooting. law enforcement personnel are presented and have the suspect in custody. You find the patient lying in a narrow space between the couch and coffee table of his small apartment. he is semiconscious and has a large gunshot wound to his chest. you shoud

quickly move the coffee table so you can access and treat the patient Signup and view all the answers

You are dispatched to an office building for a 49 year old male with chest pain. when you arrive at the scene, you find the patient to conscious and alert but in obvious pain. he tells you that he did not call 911; a coworker did. he further states that he does not want to be treated or transported to the hospital. you should:

ensure that he is aware of the risks of refusing medical care Signup and view all the answers

You are dispatched to the residence of a person who frequently calls 911 for nonemergency care. you should:

ask the dispatcher to send law enforcement before you respond Signup and view all the answers

You are treating a man who was assaulted and has a closed head injury. the patient, who has slurred speech, becomes verbally abusive and tells you to leave him alone. you should:

proceed with treatment and utilize law enforcement for assistance if necessary Signup and view all the answers

You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle versus pedestrian accident. The patient is a 13 year old male, is unconscious and has multiple injuries. as you are treating the child, a law enforcement officer advises you that the child's parents will be at the scene in approximately 15 minutes. what should you do

transport the child immediately and have the parents meet you at the hospital Signup and view all the answers

your best protection against legal liability when a patient with decision-making capacity refuses EMS care and transports is to:

thoroughly document the entire event Signup and view all the answers

a 60 year old man complains of chest pain. he is conscious alert and denies shortness of breath. which of the following questions would be the most appropriate to ask him

do you have any heart problems or take any medications? Signup and view all the answers

After being dispatched on an emergency call, you should expect the dispatcher to provide you with all of the following information, except:

the general geographic location of the incident Signup and view all the answers

after delivering your patient to the hospital, you sit down to complete the handwritten PCR. when documenting the patient's last blood pressure reading, you inadvertently write 120/60 instead of 130/70. To correct your mistake, you should:

draw a single horizontal line through the error, initial it, and write the correct data next to it Signup and view all the answers

Information included on the radio to the receiving hospital should include all of the following, except:

a preliminary diagnosis of the patient's problem Signup and view all the answers

The official transfer of patient care does not occur until the EMT:

gives an oral report to the emergency room physician or nurse Signup and view all the answers

typical components of an oral patient report include all of the following, except:

the set of baseline vital signs taken at the scene Signup and view all the answers

When you begin an oral report, you should state the patient's age, sex, and:

chief complaint Signup and view all the answers

which of the following statements regarding a patient refusal is correct?

a mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care and transport Signup and view all the answers

you are transporting a 54 year old male in respiratory arrest. an EMR is driving the ambulance as you and your partner are caring for the patient. what is the most logical way of notifying the hospital

have the driver contact dispatch and relay the patient information to the hospital Signup and view all the answers

macth

general term that refers to an infection of the lungs = pneumonia inflammation and swelling of the pharynx, larynx, and trachea. hallmark signs are stridor and a seal - bark cough = croup a respiratory disease caused by the virus CARS-CoV-2 = Covid 19 an airborne bacterial infection that primarily affects children younger than six years old. it is highly contagious and passes through droplet infection = pertussis Signup and view all the answers

What blood vessels carry blood away from the heart

arteries Signup and view all the answers