EMT CH 4 Questions with correct answers

scope of practice: Correct Answer - a set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope, or extent and limits, of the EMTs job. How can rules and regulations vary? Correct Answer - the skills and medical interventions the EMT may perform are defined by legislation, which can vary from state to state. it can sometimes even within the same state from district to district What is the primary ethical consideration of an EMT? Correct Answer - the primary ethical consideration of an EMT is to make patient care and well-being a priority. standard of care: Correct Answer - for and EMT providing care for a specific patient in a specific situation, the care that would be expected to be provided by an EMT with similar training when caring for a patient in a similar situation. standard of care vs. scope of practice: Correct Answer - standard care refers to what you should do in a particular situation and how you should do it vs scope of practice refers to what you should be able to do.` consent: Correct Answer - permission from the patient for care or other action by the EMT consent is required for any treatment or action by an EMT what are the three types of consent? Correct Answer - 1. expressed 2. implied 3. consent to treat minors or incompetent patients