EMS Communication Modes Quiz
10 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

If a patient is exhibiting violent tendencies prior to transport, what should the police officer do?

  • The officer should refuse to assist with the transport and advise the medical personnel to find alternative means
  • The officer should be present in the patient-care area of the ambulance during transport (correct)
  • The officer should request additional backup and have the patient sedated before transport
  • The officer should restrain the patient forcibly and transport them without medical personnel

    • In what situation is the Registered Nurse (RN) allowed to sign the patient care report (PCR) on behalf of the patient?

  • If the patient requests the RN to sign on their behalf
  • If the patient is unconscious and unable to sign
  • If the patient is unable to sign due to lack of competency or if handcuffed (correct)
  • If the patient is a minor and the parent/guardian is not present

    • What should be done if a patient refuses to sign the patient care report (PCR) and won't be transported?

  • The medical personnel should document the refusal in the PCR and have the police officer witness it (correct)
  • The police officer should arrest the patient for obstructing emergency services
  • The medical personnel should cancel the transport and release the patient without further action
  • The police officer should forcibly restrain the patient and transport them against their will

    • If the charge medic requires assistance from the police officer, what should the driver of the ambulance do?

    <p>The driver should stop the ambulance and inform RFD dispatch to request assistance from the police officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the police officer document their witnessing of a refusal to sign the patient care report (PCR)?

    <p>The officer should write &quot;Witnessed by&quot; under the signature line and sign underneath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a patient is not cooperative with public safety personnel, what should the police officer do?

    <p>The officer should be present in the patient-care area of the ambulance during transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the charge medic do if a patient is exhibiting violent tendencies prior to transport?

    <p>The charge medic should request assistance from the police officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a patient is unable to sign the patient care report (PCR) due to lack of competency, who should sign the PCR?

    <p>The Registered Nurse (RN) should sign the PCR on behalf of the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the driver of the ambulance do if the charge medic requires assistance from the police officer and the patient is exhibiting violent tendencies?

    <p>The driver should stop the ambulance, inform RFD dispatch to request assistance from the police officer, and wait for the officer to arrive before continuing transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a patient is handcuffed and unable to sign the patient care report (PCR), who should sign the PCR on their behalf?

    <p>The Registered Nurse (RN) should sign the PCR on behalf of the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser