NYS EMT Written Exam2023/2024

NYS EMT Written Exam Providing care within the scope of practice would be considered behavior in accordance with: -The sovereign immunity doctrine -Approved protocols -Professional Standards -Institutional Standards - ANSWER Professional Standards The extent of medical procedures a EMT is authorized to perform is called the: -Medical release -Scope of practice/care -Duty to act -Physician relationship -Skill set - ANSWER Scope of practice/care Which of the following is the EMT's BEST defense in a lawsuit? -Excellent documentation of patient care -Current certification -Knowledge of all legal aspects of emergency care -Being proficient - ANSWER Excellent documentation of patient care EMS providers must be certified to perform legally at their level of training. The New York State law that establishes this level is the: -Good Samaritan Law -General Municipal Law -Medical License Law -Public Health Law - ANSWER Public Health Law Public Health Law Article 30, Part 800 covers all Emergency Medical Technicians from liability except for gross negligence