Author Question: You respond to a bus accident with multiple patients. As you arrive at the scene, you are approached ... (Read 123 times)

darbym82 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

You respond to a bus accident with multiple patients. As you arrive at the scene, you are approached by a local politician who states that his wife has been involved in the accident. He tells you that if you will take care of her first, he will ensure that you get the promotion you are up for. This becomes what type of decision for you as an EMT?

A) Legal
B) Financial
C) Ethical
D) Medical

Question 2

You are on the scene with a 72-year-old man with chest pain. The patient is complaining of shortness of breath but also refuses to go to the hospital, even after multiple attempts urging him to go. Which of the following should you do next?

A) Stay with the patient until he loses consciousness.
B) Fully inform the patient about his situation and the implications of refusing care.
C) Inform the patient that he is having a heart attack and must be taken to the hospital for evaluation.
D) Contact medical direction for orders to restrain the patient.