You arrive at the scene of a multiple-vehicle crash on a busy highway. Fluids are pooling around the vehicles and traffic is still moving through the area. What is your first priority?
Begin triaging patients immediately while your partner diverts traffic
Treat the most critically injured patient first, then address scene hazards
Wait for law enforcement before taking any action
Request fire department response, establish a safety zone, and help keep traffic at a safe distance
Question 2
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10
You and your partner are dispatched to an unknown medical call. Upon entering the kitchen you find two adults unconscious. Your partner immediately reports feeling dizzy and detecting a strange odor. What should you do?
Have your partner wait outside while you quickly assess the patients
Open windows and drag the patients outside before leaving
Radio dispatch for more ambulances and continue your assessment
Exit the scene immediately and notify dispatch of a possible hazardous environment
Question 3
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10
The direct ground lift should NOT be used on which type of patient?
A patient who is obese or very heavy
A patient with a possible head, spine, or leg injury
A patient who is found on a ground floor with limited space
A patient who is unconscious but has no trauma mechanism
Question 4
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10
What is the correct principle of safe lifting technique to protect the EMR's back?
Keep the back straight, bend at the knees, and keep the load close to the body
Use only one hand when space is limited to reduce overall strain
Bend at the waist to lower your center of gravity below the patient
Twist at the waist when necessary to correctly position the stretcher
Question 5
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10
What type of consent allows an EMR to treat an unresponsive adult patient who cannot give permission?
Expressed consent
Informed consent
Involuntary consent
Implied consent
Question 6
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10
A conscious, oriented 45-year-old man refuses care after a minor crash. He understands the risks you have explained. What is the appropriate response?
Treat the patient without consent since trauma was involved
Call law enforcement to compel the patient into the ambulance
Transport against the patient's will since internal injuries are possible
Respect the refusal, have the patient sign a refusal form, and document thoroughly
Question 7
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10
What four elements must all be proven for a successful negligence claim against an EMR?
Abandonment, negligence, battery, and breach of confidentiality
Failure to respond, treat, transport, and document
Intent, opportunity, means, and resulting harm
Duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages
Question 8
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10
An EMR begins treating a patient and then leaves before another trained provider arrives. What legal concept does this describe?
Battery
Breach of standard of care
Abandonment
Negligence
Question 9
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10
Which of the following is NOT a required element of a patient care report (PCR)?
The treatment provided and the patient's response to that treatment
The patient's home address
The patient's initial and subsequent vital signs
The age and sex of the patient
Question 10
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10
While working outdoors on a hot day you notice your partner is flushed, dizzy, and disoriented. What should you do first?
Have your partner sit in the shade and continue the call
Continue caring for the original patient while your partner rests
Give your partner water and monitor while you finish the call
Move your partner to a cool environment and call for additional resources