Ethics and Liability Quiz Chpt 3
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In which of the following situations should a patient not be allowed to refuse care?

  • Having a living will
  • Altered mental status
  • Having a durable power of attorney
  • Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol (correct)

    • When is it acceptable to disclose Personal Health Information (PHI) to insurers and those responsible for payment?

  • Upon patient approval (correct)
  • In cases of mandatory reporting situations
  • During operational reasons within EMS agencies
  • In times of altered mental status

    • What type of situations might require disclosure of PHI based on the text?

  • Crimes of violence (correct)
  • Quality improvement and research purposes
  • Situations involving durable power of attorney
  • Living will scenarios

    • Which legal act governs confidentiality in healthcare according to the provided text?

    <p>Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the purposes for which PHI can be disclosed in EMS agencies as per the text?

    <p>Quality improvement and research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document allows individuals to specify their preferences for medical treatment in advance?

    <p>Living will</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In providing legal and ethical care, why is it important to have a witness when a patient signs a refusal of care form?

    <p>To guarantee the form was signed voluntarily.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who sets the scope of practice for emergency medical responders?

    <p>The EMS agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of consent is given when a patient verbally agrees to treatment?

    <p>Expressed consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of medical direction involves direct communication between EMS providers and a physician?

    <p>On-line medical direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a patient do to make a proper refusal of care decision?

    <p>Meet specific criteria and make an informed decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can emergency medical responders discuss details of a call with others?

    <p>No, it is a violation of patient confidentiality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you remove taser electrodes?

    <p>Unless you have been trained to do so</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text mention as examples of mandated reporting?

    <p>Sexual assault</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is disseminating or selling any part of the work prohibited?

    <p>To protect the work's integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of providing this work to instructors?

    <p>To assist in teaching courses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action would violate United States copyright laws based on the text?

    <p>Selling the work to students for a profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What consequences are mentioned for not abiding by the copyright restrictions?

    <p>Legal action will be taken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some key elements defining things that an EMR should not do based on ethics?

    <p>Dishonesty, cruelty, lack of compassion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the four components of negligence?

    <p>Intent to harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary purpose of using a Taser device?

    <p>To disrupt muscle control and incapacitate an individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence mentioned in the text for identification and preservation?

    <p>X-Rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As an EMR, when should you provide treatment to an injured perpetrator at a crime scene?

    <p>Provide treatment to all individuals regardless of their role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an EMR ensure during an emergency call according to the text?

    <p>Ensure personal safety and monitor patient's ABCs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What directional term describes the position of a structure that is closer to the surface of the body?

    <p>Superficial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which body position does a person lie on their right side?

    <p>Right lateral recumbent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cavity contains the brain in the human body?

    <p>Cranial cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which directional term indicates a position closer to the midline of the body?

    <p>Medial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the body cavity that contains organs such as the heart and lungs?

    <p>Thoracic cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which directional term describes a location closer to the feet in humans?

    <p>Distal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Cardiologist' mean based on the provided information?

    <p>One who specializes in studying the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In medical terminology, what does the prefix 'Hyper-' indicate?

    <p>Above normal or high</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-ist' signify in medical terminology?

    <p>One who specializes in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What body position is described as lying face down?

    <p>Prone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which root word pertains to the 'heart' in medical terminology?

    <p>Cardio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Hypo-' denote in medical terms?

    <p>Low or below normal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms describes a medical professional who specializes in the study of the nervous system?

    <p>Neurologist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In medical terminology, which root word pertains to the 'nose' or 'nasal' region?

    <p>Naso</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'Tachy-' indicate in medical terms?

    <p>Above normal, rapid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body position is described as lying face up?

    <p>Supine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical term refers to a location closer to the midline of the body?

    <p>Medial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The suffix '-ology' in medical terminology signifies what?

    <p>'Study of'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the body regions and cavities, which cavity contains organs such as the heart and lungs?

    <p>Thoracic cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What directional term describes the position of a structure that is closer to the surface of the body?

    <p>Superficial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which directional term indicates a position closer to the midline of the body?

    <p>Medial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What body position is described as lying face down?

    <p>Prone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the directional term 'posterior/dorsal' refer to?

    <p>Back of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which directional term describes a location further away from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body?

    <p>Distal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Advance directives: patient's right to accept or refuse treatment
    • Consent: patient's agreement to receive care, can be expressed or implied
    • Expressed consent: patient verbally agrees to receive care
    • Implied consent: patient non-verbally agrees to receive care (e.g., holding out arm for blood pressure)
    • Emancipated minors: minors who are considered adults for medical purposes

    Refusal of Care

    • Patient has the right to refuse care if they meet specific criteria and are mentally competent
    • Specific criteria: patient is an adult, mentally competent, and informed of risks and benefits
    • Exceptions: patient is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, has altered mental status, or impaired judgment

    Confidentiality

    • HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
    • PHI: protected health information
    • Times when it is acceptable to disclose PHI:
      • Transferring relevant information to others involved in patient care
      • Upon patient approval to insurers and those responsible for payment
      • Operational reasons within EMS agencies (e.g., quality improvement, research)
      • Mandatory reporting situations (e.g., crimes of violence, abuse, public health situations)
      • When required to do so by legal subpoena

    Advance Directives

    • Prehospital Do Not Resuscitate Orders (DNR)
    • Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order: patient's decision to not receive CPR in case of cardiac arrest
    • Living will: written document outlining patient's wishes for medical treatment in case of terminal illness or injury
    • Durable power of attorney: person designated to make medical decisions for patient if they are incapacitated
    • Health care proxy: person designated to make medical decisions for patient if they are incapacitated

    Ethics

    • Definition: moral principles guiding medical decisions
    • Principles:
      • Honesty
      • Kindness and compassion
      • Advocacy

    Liability and Negligence

    • Liability: responsibility for harm caused to another
    • Negligence: failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm to another
    • Tort: civil wrong or injury
    • Assault and battery: intentional harm or threat of harm
    • Abandonment: leaving a patient without proper care
    • Four components of negligence:
      1. Duty to act
      2. Breach of duty
      3. Harm was caused
      4. Proximate causation

    EMS at the Crime Scene

    • EMS may provide treatment to an injured perpetrator
    • Importance of preserving evidence:
      • Fingerprints
      • Blood and body fluids
      • Wounds
      • Conditions at the scene
      • Statements made at the scene

    Medical Terminology

    • Medical language: terminology used in healthcare
    • Root words, prefixes, and suffixes: components of medical terms
    • Examples:
      • Cardiologist: heart specialist
      • Neuro: related to the nervous system
      • Naso: related to the nose
      • Oro: related to the mouth

    Body Regions and Cavities

    • Main body cavities:
      • Cranial cavity
      • Thoracic cavity
      • Abdominal cavity
      • Pelvic cavity
    • Anatomical terms:
      • Right and left
      • Supine and prone positions
      • Medial, lateral, superior, inferior, distal, and proximal directions
      • Anterior, posterior, ventral, and dorsal directions

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    Test your knowledge on ethics, morality, liability, negligence, and legal principles with this quiz. Explore concepts such as honesty, kindness, compassion, advocacy, torts, assault, battery, and abandonment.

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