EMT EXAM 1 (Chapters 1-8) questions with correct answers

You have been called to a private residence where a 16-year-old female patient is reported by her parents to be "acting strangely" and possibly "on something." Upon your arrival, the patient is locked in her bedroom refusing to open the door. The patient refuses to speak to you and will only come out if her best friend is present. Your knowledge of life- span development indicates that the following characteristics are common with a patient of this age. Answers: -Self-destructive behaviors such as tobacco, alcohol, and drug use -Depression and suicide -Preoccupation with body image -All of the above Correct Answer - All of the above An off- duty EMT is driving down the road when she sees a major vehicle accident. There are no Emergency Medical Responders on the scene yet. There are only Good Samaritans. The EMT is late for a doctor's appointment so she decides that she will not stop and help. The driver of the vehicle dies before help arrives. One of the Good Samaritans notices her EMT license plates and writes them down as she passes by. The Good Samaritan is angry that the EMT did not stop and help and tries to get the EMT fired for not helping. Which of the following statements is true? Answers: -The EMT is not negligent because she did not have a duty to act. -The EMT is negligent because the patient died. -The EMT is not negligent because she had a doctor's appointment.