Malpractice is the same as

professional negligence.
an act of commission.
failure to exercise due care.
all of the above.


professional negligence.

Rationale: professional negligence.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The EMT would recognize which of the following as placing the patient at greatest risk for a medical mistake?

A) Driving to an emergency at night B) Backing the ambulance into a patient's driveway C) Responding to a call in an "unsafe" neighborhood D) Transferring care from one EMT to another

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Reflective listening is different from simple listening in that __________________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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In order for a do not resuscitate (DNR) order to be valid, it must:

A. be dated within the previous 24 months. B. clearly state the patient's medical problem. C. be updated a minimum of every 6 months. D. be signed by the local justice of the peace.

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