EMT Chapter 3 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What should you assess if a patient regains consciousness and does not want to go to the hospital?

assess whether the patient's mental condition is impaired.

The performance of your duties as an EMT will be compared to whom?

another EMT.

Under what circumstance can a minor be treated as an adult for consent regarding medical treatment?

is self-supporting and lives by him- or herself.

What does an incomplete or untidy patient care form indicate?

inadequate patient care was administered. Signup and view all the answers

A mentally competent adult can withdraw consent to treatment at any time.

True Signup and view all the answers

What should an EMT do to minimize the risk of litigation?

provide competent care that meets current standards. Signup and view all the answers

What does the scenario of not applying oxygen to a patient with respiratory distress represent?

negligence. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when arriving at the scene of a cardiac arrest and recognizing the patient as someone personal?

begin two-rescuer CPR and apply the AED as soon as possible. Signup and view all the answers

How can negligence be defined?

Deviation from the standard of care that may result in further injury. Signup and view all the answers

Who has decision-making capacity and can legally refuse emergency medical treatment?

A conscious and alert woman with severe abdominal pain. Signup and view all the answers

What scenario depicts abandonment in emergency care?

A paramedic transfers care to an EMT. Signup and view all the answers

What situation requires you to notify the appropriate authorities?

Attempted suicide. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you encounter a major motor vehicle crash while transporting a stable patient?

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

What should you do if you give oral glucose to a patient with diabetes despite their high blood glucose level?

contact medical control and notify them of the error. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when you find a patient with a gunshot wound in a narrow space?

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

What should you do when treating a verbally abusive patient who has a closed head injury?

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

What type of consent is given when a pregnant 16-year-old girl agrees to treatment for a broken leg after being hit by a car?

Expressed. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Assess mental condition if a patient refuses transport after regaining consciousness.
Minors can consent to treatment if self-supporting and living independently.
A mentally competent adult can withdraw consent for treatment at any time.
A conscious and alert patient with severe abdominal pain has decision-making capacity.

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Incomplete patient care forms suggest inadequate patient care in a legal context.
Negligence is defined as deviation from standard care leading to further injury.
To mitigate litigation, EMTs should provide competent care aligned with current standards.

Patient Care Protocols

Always prioritize immediate patient care; begin CPR and use AED regardless of personal feelings or past incidents.
Notify authorities for serious situations such as attempted suicide.
During emergency transport, continue to hospital while alerting dispatch about other incidents encountered.

Error and Incident Management

If an error occurs, like administering glucose to a stable diabetic patient, contact medical control to report the mistake.
In critical situations like a shooting, prioritize patient access over concerns about the environment by moving obstacles.

Interactions and Treatment Response

Utilize law enforcement assistance when handling aggressive patients with altered mental status.
Patients have the right to refuse treatment, but EMTs must respect and respond appropriately to their condition.

The agreement of a patient, such as a pregnant teenager agreeing to a splint treatment, is deemed expressed consent.

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