Which of the following refers to the care that would be expected to be provided by an EMT with similar training
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when caring for a patient in a similar situation?
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Scope of practice - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A
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You respond to a bus accident with multiple patients. As you arrive at the scene, you are approached by a local
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politician who states that his wife has been involved. He tells you that if you will take care of her first, he will
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ensure that you get the promotion you are up for. This becomes what type of decision for you as an EMT?
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Legal
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Medical
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Financial
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Ethical - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D j j j
Which of the following statements is true concerning protection by Good Samaritan laws?
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The purpose of Good Samaritan laws is to protect people who are trying to help in an emergency.
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A Good Samaritan law allows an EMT to exceed the scope of practice, if necessary, when providing emergency
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care off-duty.
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An EMT is expected to act as a lay person when providing emergency care off-duty.
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An EMT cannot be sued for negligence if the state in which he works has a Good Samaritan law. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔A
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If the EMT is in doubt as to whether a patient in cardiac arrest should be resuscitated, which of the following is
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the best decision?
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Consult with the patient's physician. j j j j
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Have the patient's family put their wishes in writing.
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