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What type of consent allows treatment of a patient who is unconscious or mentally incapacitated?
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?
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?
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:
In many states, a minor may be treated as an adult for consenting to or refusing medical treatment if the minor:
Which factor is NOT considered when assessing a person's potential for violence?
Which factor is NOT considered when assessing a person's potential for violence?
To minimize the risk of litigation, what should an EMT always do?
To minimize the risk of litigation, what should an EMT always do?
In which type of consent is a patient legally allowed to refuse treatment but can consent to transport?
In which type of consent is a patient legally allowed to refuse treatment but can consent to transport?
What type of consent is involved when a mentally competent female with a severe headache asks to be taken to the hospital?
What type of consent is involved when a mentally competent female with a severe headache asks to be taken to the hospital?
Which general statement regarding consent is MOST correct?
Which general statement regarding consent is MOST correct?
Which scenario MOST accurately depicts informed consent?
Which scenario MOST accurately depicts informed consent?
What action can a mentally competent adult take in regards to EMS treatment?
What action can a mentally competent adult take in regards to EMS treatment?
In the scenario where a child's mother refuses treatment for her injured daughter, what is the appropriate action for the EMT?
In the scenario where a child's mother refuses treatment for her injured daughter, what is the appropriate action for the EMT?
Under what circumstances can an EMT legally release confidential patient information?
Under what circumstances can an EMT legally release confidential patient information?
What is the BEST approach to protect against legal liability when a competent patient refuses EMS care and transport?
What is the BEST approach to protect against legal liability when a competent patient refuses EMS care and transport?
Can a patient in an ambulance legally refuse EMS treatment?
Can a patient in an ambulance legally refuse EMS treatment?
What should be done if a patient refuses EMS treatment?
What should be done if a patient refuses EMS treatment?
