EMR COPR EXAM correctly answered to
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You treat a patient who is unresponsive. The law assumes that the person would grant consent
for care if he/she were able to do so. This is
a) Express consent
b) Granted consent
c) Implied consent
d) Informed consent - correct answer ✔✔c) implied consent
It is implied that they would grant consent if able to
What is the best option when a patient in an altered mental state refuses your care after you
have followed the steps to obtain consent?
a) Argue until the patient gives in and allows it
b) Have them sign the refusal of care form and depart
c) Request assistance such as law enforcement if you have exhausted all other efforts
d) Repeat the offer of help one more time, then explain how they can get care if they change
their mind - correct answer ✔✔c) Request assistance such as law enforcement if you have
exhausted all other efforts
A patient cannot legally refuse care if they are not competent or have an altered mental state
What are four elements of good documentation
a) accuracy, objectivity, legibility, timeliness
b) accuracy, subjectivity, legibility, timeliness
c) absence of alterations, subjectivity, legibility, timeliness
,d) absence of alterations, objectivity, creativity, timeliness - correct answer ✔✔a) accuracy,
objectivity, legibility, timeliness
True or False:
Repeaters are devices that receive a high-power radio transmission and rebroadcast it with
decreasing power - correct answer ✔✔False
Repeaters are devices that receive a low-power radio transmission and rebroadcast it with
increasing power
True or False:
Mobile radios and portable radios are the same thing - correct answer ✔✔False
Mobile radios are mounted in vehicles
Portable radios are hand-held and can be carried on belt or in your pocket
A bystander was helping a patient at a scene and tied a sling too loosely to be of any use. You
should:
a) Demonstrate the proper technique on the scene
b) Get the bystander's contact information for use in a lawsuit
c) Ignore the bystander and transport the patient
d) Thank the bystander for taking action and providing assistance - correct answer ✔✔d) Thank
the bystander for taking action and providing assistance
This can help affirm their willingness to act
Duties of a professional responder include:
a) Respond as quickly as possible, regardless of safety
b) Act as the patient's advocate
c) Assess the patient's condition and provide a final diagnosis
, d) Be open with your anxiety and fear so you can connect with patients - correct answer ✔✔b)
Act as the patient's advocate
Be sure they are receiving the care they need and are listened to
You may discuss private patient information with
a) lawyers
b) friends of the patient
c) law enforcement personnel who are your acquaintances
d) law enforcement personnel with a direct interest in the patient - correct answer ✔✔d) law
enforcement personnel with a direct interest in the patient
What is the difference between the prefixes anti- and ante-
a) They are the American and British versions of the same prefix meaning "against"
b) anti means against and ante means before or forward
c) anti means before or forward and ante means against
d) They are both suffixes, not prefixes - correct answer ✔✔b) anti means against and ante
means before or forward
According to the primary responsibilities, before all else you must
a) ensure your own safety
b) gain access to the patient
c) request more advanced medical care if needed
d) ensure the safety of bystanders - correct answer ✔✔a) ensure your own safety
All the choices are primary responsibilities but your safety is the first priority
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You treat a patient who is unresponsive. The law assumes that the person would grant consent
for care if he/she were able to do so. This is
a) Express consent
b) Granted consent
c) Implied consent
d) Informed consent - correct answer ✔✔c) implied consent
It is implied that they would grant consent if able to
What is the best option when a patient in an altered mental state refuses your care after you
have followed the steps to obtain consent?
a) Argue until the patient gives in and allows it
b) Have them sign the refusal of care form and depart
c) Request assistance such as law enforcement if you have exhausted all other efforts
d) Repeat the offer of help one more time, then explain how they can get care if they change
their mind - correct answer ✔✔c) Request assistance such as law enforcement if you have
exhausted all other efforts
A patient cannot legally refuse care if they are not competent or have an altered mental state
What are four elements of good documentation
a) accuracy, objectivity, legibility, timeliness
b) accuracy, subjectivity, legibility, timeliness
c) absence of alterations, subjectivity, legibility, timeliness
,d) absence of alterations, objectivity, creativity, timeliness - correct answer ✔✔a) accuracy,
objectivity, legibility, timeliness
True or False:
Repeaters are devices that receive a high-power radio transmission and rebroadcast it with
decreasing power - correct answer ✔✔False
Repeaters are devices that receive a low-power radio transmission and rebroadcast it with
increasing power
True or False:
Mobile radios and portable radios are the same thing - correct answer ✔✔False
Mobile radios are mounted in vehicles
Portable radios are hand-held and can be carried on belt or in your pocket
A bystander was helping a patient at a scene and tied a sling too loosely to be of any use. You
should:
a) Demonstrate the proper technique on the scene
b) Get the bystander's contact information for use in a lawsuit
c) Ignore the bystander and transport the patient
d) Thank the bystander for taking action and providing assistance - correct answer ✔✔d) Thank
the bystander for taking action and providing assistance
This can help affirm their willingness to act
Duties of a professional responder include:
a) Respond as quickly as possible, regardless of safety
b) Act as the patient's advocate
c) Assess the patient's condition and provide a final diagnosis
, d) Be open with your anxiety and fear so you can connect with patients - correct answer ✔✔b)
Act as the patient's advocate
Be sure they are receiving the care they need and are listened to
You may discuss private patient information with
a) lawyers
b) friends of the patient
c) law enforcement personnel who are your acquaintances
d) law enforcement personnel with a direct interest in the patient - correct answer ✔✔d) law
enforcement personnel with a direct interest in the patient
What is the difference between the prefixes anti- and ante-
a) They are the American and British versions of the same prefix meaning "against"
b) anti means against and ante means before or forward
c) anti means before or forward and ante means against
d) They are both suffixes, not prefixes - correct answer ✔✔b) anti means against and ante
means before or forward
According to the primary responsibilities, before all else you must
a) ensure your own safety
b) gain access to the patient
c) request more advanced medical care if needed
d) ensure the safety of bystanders - correct answer ✔✔a) ensure your own safety
All the choices are primary responsibilities but your safety is the first priority
