EMS Operations Exam Questions and Answers

EMS Operations Exam Questions and Answers Which federal agency regulate all radio operations in the United States? - Correct Answer ️️ -The Federal Communications Commission (FCC). They are responsible for implementing and developing regulatory programs, processing licenses, educating the public, and processing complaints. Mobile vs portable radio? - Correct Answer ️️ -A portable radio is handheld with limited range. A mobile radio is usually vehicle mounted and has a much larger range Assault - Correct Answer ️️ -the threat or bodily harm to someone else that causes fear battery - Correct Answer ️️ -physical harm caused to someone else abandonment - Correct Answer ️️ -discontinuing care without assuring that someone of equal or higher expertise / certification is taking over. negligence - Correct Answer ️️ -the EMT had a duty to act. defamation - Correct Answer ️️ -written or spoken false communication that damages someones reputation Libel - Correct Answer ️️ -written defamation ( post on social media badly about someone) Slander - Correct Answer ️️ -spoken defamation (tell your boss your partner never went to school, which isnt true) Emancipated minor? Can they give consent? - Correct Answer ️️ -Emancipated minors have been legally freed from their parent's/guardian's care and control before they reach the age of majority (usually 18 years of age). They assume full responsibility for their own care and can consent to treatment. What is an advanced directive? - Correct Answer ️️ -Advanced directives, such as, living wills, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) forms, or POLST forms, are written instructions outlining the patient's wishes regarding resuscitation and medical care in case they were incapacitated Three instances where you can release confidential patient information - Corr