EMT Chapter 4 Questions and Answers 100% Correct

EMT Chapter 4 Questions and Answers 100% Correct Communicating with hearing- impaired patients can be facilitated by doing all of the following, EXPECT: a.) shining a light on your face when you are in a darkened environment b.) elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word pronunciation c.) placing yourself in a position to ensure that the patient can see your lips d.) providing pen and paper if the patient refers to write his or her response elevating the tone of your voice and exaggerating word pronunciation What type of communications equipment functions as a radio receiver and searches across several frequencies? a.) scanner b.) duplex station c.) simplex station d.) mobile repeater scanner General guidelines for effective radio communications include all of the following EXCEPT: a.) speaking in a clear, calm, monotone voice b.) acknowledging a transmission as soon as possible c.) using 10 codes to ensure traffic confidentiality d.) holding the microphone about 2" to 3" from your mouth using 10 codes to ensure traffic confidentiality Which of the following statements regarding a patient refusal is MOST correct? a.) a patient who consumed a few beers will likely be able to refuse EMS treatment b.) advice given to a patient who refuses EMS treatment should not be documented c.) a mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care and transport d.) documentation of proposed care is unnecessary if the patient refuses treatment a mentally competent adult has the legal right to refuse EMS care and transport When relaying patient information via radio, communications should be: a.) brief and easily understood b.) coded and scripted c.) spoken in a loud voice d.) lengthy and complete brief and easily understood You could be sued for ______ if your radio report to the hospital describes the patient in a manner that injures his or her reputation. a.) libel b.) assault c.) slander d.) negligence slander