With regard to the legal implications of child abuse:
A. child abuse must be reported only if it can be proven.
B. EMTs must report all suspected cases of child abuse.
C. you should document your perceptions on the run form.
D. a supervisor can forbid you from reporting possible abuse.
Answer: B. EMTs must report all suspected cases of child abuse.
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A) Have your partner interview the mother in the next room. B) Ignore the mother and continue to try to talk to the patient. C) Tell the mother to leave the room. D) Ask the mother to please be quiet.
You are trying to assess Judy, a 16-year-old girl, who has abdominal cramps with nausea and vomiting. Her mother, Mrs. Smith, is attempting to give you her daughter's past medical history. It is important that you get the history of the present illness. Therefore, you should:
A) ask Mrs. Smith to go write down their physician's name and phone number. B) ignore Mrs. Smith and ask Judy if she is sexually active. C) skip the history of current illness and suggest that Judy should visit her physician. D) ask Mrs. Smith if there is a chance Judy could be pregnant.