EMT Final Exam 3 Fisdap Questions with Verified Answers
A 15-year-old boy was killed when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle. He has
... [Show More] numerous disfiguring injuries and has been placed in the back of the ambulance to shield him from curious bystanders. When the child's parents arrive at the scene, they demand to see him. You should:
A. express your sincere condolences over their loss and have them escorted away from the scene by a law enforcement officer.
B. let them know that because of the circumstances of their child's death, they will not be permitted to see him at this time.
C. advise them that their son had severely disfiguring injuries and ask them if there is anyone they would like you to contact first.
D. discreetly escort them to the back of the ambulance and allow them to see their child by themselves while you wait outside. -Answer= advise them that their son had severely disfiguring injuries and ask them if there is anyone they would like you to contact first.
A 75-year-old male with a terminal illness has died at home. As you and your partner enter the residence, a family member becomes verbally abusive, pushes you, and states that you took too long to get there. You should:
Select one:
A. subdue the family member until the police arrive.
B. tell the family member that it is not your fault.
C. retreat and notify law enforcement personnel.
D. ignore the family member and assess the patient. -Answer= C. retreat and notify law enforcement personnel.
While you are on duty, your partner asks you out on a date and touches you in an inappropriate location without your consent. You should:
Select one:
A. tell your partner to stop and report the incident to your supervisor.
B. tell your partner to quit kidding around and focus on the job.
C. notify law enforcement personnel and have your partner arrested.
D. warn your partner that you will report him or her if it happens again. -Answer= A. tell your partner to stop and report the incident to your supervisor.
A patient regains consciousness en route from his office to the emergency department. The patient tells you that he feels fine and does not want to go to the hospital. Under these circumstances, you should:
Select one:
A. have the patient sign a refusal form and return him to his office.
B. assess whether the patient's mental condition is impaired.
C. document the patient's request but continue to transport him.
D. request that the police place the patient under protective custody. -Answer= b. assess whether the patient's mental condition is impaired. [Show Less]