Which statement shows an accurate understanding of the legal aspects of the prehospital care report (PCR)?

A) "The PCR is considered a legal document only when it describes a crime or act of violence."
B) "A PCR can be used in a lawsuit only if that lawsuit is filed within six months."
C) "The PCR may be subpoenaed even if the lawsuit centers on alleged negligence that occurred in the emergency department."
D) "A copy of the PCR should be forwarded to the police anytime law enforcement is involved in the call."


C) "The PCR may be subpoenaed even if the lawsuit centers on alleged negligence that occurred in the emergency department."

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You are assessing a patient complaining of shortness of breath. Which of the following questions will assist you in obtaining additional information about the patient's problem?

A) "Why did you wait two hours before calling 911?" B) "Have you ever had a myocardial infarction before?" C) "You are having difficulty breathing; are you also having chest pain?" D) "Did you get diaphoretic when you started having shortness of breath?"

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Which body system protects internal organs of the chest and provides for movement of the extremities?

A) Endocrine B) Nervous C) Musculoskeletal D) Immune

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