Emergency Care Chapter 4 13th Edition By Daniel Limmer & Michael F. O'Keefe

Emergency Care Chapter 4 13th Edition By Daniel Limmer & Michael F. O'Keefe scope of practice - ANSWER-a set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scope, or extent and limits, of the EMT's job consent - ANSWER-permission from the patient for care or other action by the EMT expressed consent - ANSWER-consent given by adults who are of legal age and mentally competent to make a rational decision in regard to their medical well-being Implied consent - ANSWER-the consent it is presumed a patient or patient's parent or guardian would give if they could, such as for an unconscious patient or a parent who cannot be contacted when care is needed In loco parentis - ANSWER-in place of a parent, indicating a person who may give consent for care of a child when the parents are not present or able to give consent liability - ANSWER-being held legally responsible Assault - ANSWER-placing a person in fear of bodily harm Battery - ANS