Ch.3 Quiz JBL, Medical, legal, ethical issues questions and
answers with solutions
Acting in such a way as to make another person fear immediate bodily harm is called:
A. negligence
B. assault
C. libel
D. battery. - ANSWER B. assault
An EMT would most likely be held liable for abandonment if he or she:
A. remained at the hospital for 30 minutes to give a patient report.
B. terminated care of a competent adult patient at his or her request.
C. refused to care for a violent patient who is armed with a knife.
D. did not make provisions for continued care of an injured patient. - ANSWER D. did not make
provisions for continued care of an injured patient.
As an EMT, the performance of your duties will be compared to that of:
A. the medical director
, B. a paramedic supervisor
C. another EMT
D. the general public - ANSWER C. another EMT
For a do not resuscitate (DNR) order to be valid, it must:
A. be updated a minimum of every 6 months.
B. clearly state the patient's medical problem.
C. be signed by the local justice of the peace.
D. be dated within the previous 24 months. - ANSWER B. clearly state the patient's medical
problem.
In many states, a minor may be treated as an adult for the purpose of consenting to or refusing
medical treatment if the minor:
A. has a poor relationship with his or her parents.
B. is self-supporting and lives by him- or herself.
C. is mentally competent and able to refuse.
D. possesses a valid driver's license. - ANSWER B. is self-supporting and lives by him- or herself.
In the eyes of the courts, an incomplete or untidy care form indicates:
answers with solutions
Acting in such a way as to make another person fear immediate bodily harm is called:
A. negligence
B. assault
C. libel
D. battery. - ANSWER B. assault
An EMT would most likely be held liable for abandonment if he or she:
A. remained at the hospital for 30 minutes to give a patient report.
B. terminated care of a competent adult patient at his or her request.
C. refused to care for a violent patient who is armed with a knife.
D. did not make provisions for continued care of an injured patient. - ANSWER D. did not make
provisions for continued care of an injured patient.
As an EMT, the performance of your duties will be compared to that of:
A. the medical director
, B. a paramedic supervisor
C. another EMT
D. the general public - ANSWER C. another EMT
For a do not resuscitate (DNR) order to be valid, it must:
A. be updated a minimum of every 6 months.
B. clearly state the patient's medical problem.
C. be signed by the local justice of the peace.
D. be dated within the previous 24 months. - ANSWER B. clearly state the patient's medical
problem.
In many states, a minor may be treated as an adult for the purpose of consenting to or refusing
medical treatment if the minor:
A. has a poor relationship with his or her parents.
B. is self-supporting and lives by him- or herself.
C. is mentally competent and able to refuse.
D. possesses a valid driver's license. - ANSWER B. is self-supporting and lives by him- or herself.
In the eyes of the courts, an incomplete or untidy care form indicates:
