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abarnes

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The four elements needed to sustain a charge of negligence against a paramedic are:
 
  A) duty to act, actual damages, malicious intent, and significant harm.
  B) breach of duty, actual damages, malicious intent, and reckless disregard of results.
  C) duty to act, breach of that duty, actual damages, and proximate cause.
  D) breach of duty, violation of EMS codes, proximate cause, and failure to document the action.

Question 2

Which of the following is one of the components that must be in place for EMS and public health to work together?
 
  A) Strong medical oversight
  B) Legislative doctrines
  C) Educating the community about EMS
  D) Passive pursuit of finances


frre432

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A



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