In which of the following situations would the AEMT have a legal duty to act?

A. At all times, whether you are on duty or off duty.
B. Arriving at a motor-vehicle crash outside your jurisdiction.
C. You initiate CPR on a young child outside of your jurisdiction.
D. Encountering a man in cardiac arrest while you are off duty.


Answer: C. You initiate CPR on a young child outside of your jurisdiction.

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a. True b. False

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Which of the following must a physician demonstrate in order to receive a financial incentive from the federal government for converting to an EHR system? 

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