EMT Protocols and Consent Types Quiz

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What type of consent allows treatment of a patient who is unconscious or mentally incapacitated?

Implied (correct)

Informed

Expressed

Actual

In the scenario where a conscious patient does not want treatment or transport to the hospital, what should the EMT do?

Err in the best interest of the patient and transport him at once.

Tell the patient he is having a heart attack and needs medical care.

Have the patient sign a refusal of care form and then return to service.

Ensure the patient is aware of the risks of refusing medical care. (correct)

What type of consent is it when a pregnant 16-year-old girl agrees to treatment for a suspected broken leg?

Minor’s

Expressed (correct)

Implied

Informed

In many states, a minor may be treated as an adult for consenting to or refusing medical treatment if the minor:

Is mentally competent and able to refuse. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT considered when assessing a person's potential for violence?

Small physical size Signup and view all the answers

To minimize the risk of litigation, what should an EMT always do?

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

In which type of consent is a patient legally allowed to refuse treatment but can consent to transport?

Expressed consent Signup and view all the answers

What type of consent is involved when a mentally competent female with a severe headache asks to be taken to the hospital?

Expressed consent Signup and view all the answers

Which general statement regarding consent is MOST correct?

Patients can consent to transport but refuse to be treated Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario MOST accurately depicts informed consent?

A patient signs a document agreeing to care after being fully informed Signup and view all the answers

What action can a mentally competent adult take in regards to EMS treatment?

Legally refuse treatment at any time Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario where a child's mother refuses treatment for her injured daughter, what is the appropriate action for the EMT?

Use implied consent law authority Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can an EMT legally release confidential patient information?

Competent patient signing a release form Signup and view all the answers

What is the BEST approach to protect against legal liability when a competent patient refuses EMS care and transport?

Thoroughly document the entire event Signup and view all the answers

Can a patient in an ambulance legally refuse EMS treatment?

Yes, they have the right to refuse treatment Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a patient refuses EMS treatment?

Respect their decision and thoroughly document it Signup and view all the answers

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