EMST 118-B01 Chapter 4 Lecture Notes: Personal vs Professional Ethics
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What should be a paramedic's primary consideration?

  • Reimbursement issues
  • Laws governing emergency vehicle operations
  • Speeding to reach the hospital quickly
  • Patient needs (correct)
  • According to state laws, what is the responsibility of an emergency vehicle operator?

  • Drive recklessly to save time
  • Ignore public safety in emergencies
  • Operate the vehicle with due regard (correct)
  • Obey all traffic rules strictly
  • What is the most common cause of paramedics facing legal action?

  • Collisions involving emergency vehicles (correct)
  • Inadequate training
  • Failure to wear protective gear
  • Delayed response to emergencies
  • What should a paramedic do in a situation involving a potential crime scene?

    <p>Use extreme caution and not disturb potential evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When involved in a vehicle crash scenario, what should a paramedic do unless absolutely necessary?

    <p>Avoid touching anything in the vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a paramedic do if it is necessary to move furniture or objects at a scene?

    <p>Seek approval from law enforcement before moving them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for a paramedic not to touch items like telephones or door knobs at a potential crime scene?

    <p>To avoid getting fingerprints on them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general protocol for transporting patients in most EMS systems?

    <p>Direct paramedics to transport certain types of patients to particular hospitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of vehicle operations are authorized by laws governing emergency vehicles?

    <p>Operating with due regard for public safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What standard is established for emergency vehicle operators by most state laws?

    <p>A higher standard of care</p> Signup and view all the answers

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