In which situation would the Good Samaritan law protect the EMT?
A) The EMT forgets to provide oxygen to a patient with chest pain and the patient suffers a heart attack as a result
B) A patient is paralyzed from the waist down because an off-duty EMT did not take the appropriate measures in caring for him
C) A paramedic orders an EMT to administer a medication that the EMT legally may not give, and the patient dies as a result
D) An off-duty EMT stops at the scene of an auto collision and provides proper care, but the patient dies anyway
D) An off-duty EMT stops at the scene of an auto collision and provides proper care, but the patient dies anyway
You might also like to view...
Which type of medical waste includes blood and blood products?
a. Solid b. Chemical c. Radioactive d. Infectious
Which of the following BEST describes limitations of air-purifying respirators?
A. Limited range of mobility B. Limited market availability C. Need for occasional atmospheric monitoring D. Need for normal oxygen content in atmosphere before use
You respond to "shots fired, man down." You should enter the scene when:
A) dispatch informs you that the scene is safe. B) police officers arrive and secure the scene. C) you get to the location. D) you observe the gunman fleeing the scene.
Ordered: Quinidine 0.1 gram orally every 4 hours. Quinidine is supplied in 100 milligram tablets. How many tablets will you give?
What will be an ideal response?