A reasonable paramedic should follow the same ______________ that another paramedic in a similar situation would.

A) scope of practice
B) standard of care
C) wishes of the family
D) medical practice act


Ans: B) standard of care

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While caring for a victim of domestic violence, the patient's partner returns and charges into the house with a handgun. You should:

A) flee immediately, seeking cover and overturning objects as you leave the home. B) signal your partner to initiate your practiced "take-down" maneuvers. C) put your hand up and say calmly, "We are here to help you." D) grab the patient and seek cover.

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If a patient dies of natural causes while under his or her physician's care, who is responsible for completion of the medical portion of the death certificate?

A. morgue attendant B. attending physician C. medical examiner D. any health care practitioner in attendance at the time of death E. coroner

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___________________ software allows the user to enter, organize, and store huge amounts of data and information

A. Word processing B. Database management C. Spreadsheet D. Graphics

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When using the speaker telephone feature, why do you suppose it is common courtesy to alert the person on the other end of the call to the presence of others in the room (other than for HIPAA reasons)?

What will be an ideal response?

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