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If a patient is exhibiting violent tendencies prior to transport, what should the police officer do?
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?
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?
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?
If the charge medic requires assistance from the police officer, what should the driver of the ambulance do?
How should the police officer document their witnessing of a refusal to sign the patient care report (PCR)?
How should the police officer document their witnessing of a refusal to sign the patient care report (PCR)?
If a patient is not cooperative with public safety personnel, what should the police officer do?
If a patient is not cooperative with public safety personnel, what should the police officer do?
What should the charge medic do if a patient is exhibiting violent tendencies prior to transport?
What should the charge medic do if a patient is exhibiting violent tendencies prior to transport?
If a patient is unable to sign the patient care report (PCR) due to lack of competency, who should sign the PCR?
If a patient is unable to sign the patient care report (PCR) due to lack of competency, who should sign the PCR?
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?
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?
If a patient is handcuffed and unable to sign the patient care report (PCR), who should sign the PCR on their behalf?
If a patient is handcuffed and unable to sign the patient care report (PCR), who should sign the PCR on their behalf?
