Good samaritan law Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following statements is true concerning protection by Good Samaritan laws? A. A Good Samaritan law allows an EMT to exceed the scope of practice, if necessary, when providing emergency care off-duty. B. An EMT is expected to act as a lay person when providing emergency care off-duty. C. The purpose of Good Samaritan laws is to protect people who are trying to help in an emergency. D. An EMT cannot be sued for negligence if the state in which he works has a Good Samaritan law. co...

Shaken Baby Syndrome can cause which of the following conditions? (A) Hypoglycemia (B) Abdominal bruising (C) Subdural hematoma (D) Lower extremity fracture - correct answer (C) Subdural hematoma Which law protects an EMT if the EMT acts in good faith, is not negligent, acts within the scope of practice, and does not accept payment for service? (A) implied consent laws. (B) Good Samaritan laws. (C) malfeasance laws. (D) absolute immunity laws. - correct answer (B) Good Samari...

NYS EMT Written Exam Providing care within the scope of practice would be considered behavior in accordance with: -The sovereign immunity doctrine -Approved protocols -Professional Standards -Institutional Standards - ANSWER Professional Standards The extent of medical procedures a EMT is authorized to perform is called the: -Medical release -Scope of practice/care -Duty to...

Most accuratle describes EMR? - Answer- First person on the scene of emergency care Emt arrives on the scene,as a emr what are you going to do? - Answer- Stay and assist, ask if they need help Skills of a Emr - Answer- To give care to people who have been involved in an accident or has suddenly become ill. CISD is used for what? - Answer- Critical incident stress management, used for stress What immunization and test recommended for Emr? - Answer- Influenza, tetanus, hepatitis b, tub...

NREMT Practice Exam Questions with Approved Answers |Latest 2024/2025 Shaken Baby Syndrome can cause which of the following conditions? (A) Hypoglycemia (B) Abdominal bruising (C) Subdural hematoma (D) Lower extremity fracture ️ (C) Subdural hematoma Which law protects an EMT if the EMT acts in good faith, is not negligent, acts within the scope of practice, and does not accept payment for service? (A) implied consent laws. (B) Good Samaritan laws. (C) malfeasance laws. (D) absolute...

ANCC Risk mgt / ethics / research Exam 93 Questions with Verified Answers What are some systematic components to reducing risk? What does it begin with? - CORRECT ANSWER Begins with a formal written plan -organizational goals -delineation of program scope, components, methods -delegating responsibility for implementation and enforcement -commitment of the board -guarantees of confidentiality and immunity for those who squeal goals -> scope/methods -> delegation -> board b...

NC BLET First Responder questions with correct answers. Components of EMS Systems 1. Reporting 2. Dispatch 3. First Response 4. EMS Response 5. Hospital Care Unauthorized Practice of Medicine is a______________________. Misdemeanor T or F-Law Enforcement officers are qualified to practice medicine. F FALSE-Law Enforcement officers are not authorized to practice medicine. Good Samaritan Law Protects any person who renders first aid to a person -without the reasonable expectation of...

After an EMS call, some crew members begin discussing a recent case with some non-EMS personnel. This is unacceptable behavior because it is: a. A breach of the patient's right to know b. A breach of the patient's privacy and is unethical c. Against the New York State Good Samaritan Law d. Against the principles of patient consent - correct answer B Which form of consent allows you to treat an unconscious patient? a. Actual consent b. Implied consent c. Informed consent d. Legisl...

Test Bank Mental Health Nursing 6th Edition by Linda Gorman, Robynn Anwar. ISBN: 9781719645607. Mental Health Nursing 6e test bank. TOC:=UNIT ONE: Foundations for Mental Health Nursing UNIT TWO: Threats to Mental Health UNIT THREE: Special Populations UNIT ONE Foundations for Mental Health Nursing CHAPTER 1 History of Mental Health Nursing THE TRAILBLAZERS Florence Nightingale Dorothea Dix Linda Richards Harriet Bailey Effie Jane Taylor Mary Mahoney Hildegard Peplau Hattie Bessent...

what is first aid? the immediate care that you give a person with an illness or injury before rescuers with more advanced training arrive and take over who can initiate first aid? anyone in any situation what is the difference between responsive and unresponsive? responsive- someone who is reesponsive move, speak, blink, or otherwise react to you when you tap them and ask if they are okay. unresponsive- someone who does not move, speak, blink or otherwise react is unresponsiv...