The EMT gains the greatest protection from consent-related legal issues by:
A) documenting the patient's consent for treatment on the prehospital care report.
B) notifying the emergency physician or medical direction of the patient's consent.
C) having his or her partner serve as a witness to the consent.
D) asking the patient twice if it is okay to assess and treat him or her.
A
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Technique systems function best when a large number of variables are permitted to vary. 2. Technique systems function best when a single variable is permitted to vary. 3. Most x-ray generators permit finer adjustment of kVp stations than of time or mA settings. 4. Fixed kVp systems produce more scatter radiation than other systems. 5. Fixed kVp systems tend to decrease patient dose.
Which organization awards the Registered Medical Assistant credential?
A. American Medical Technologists B. National Healthcareer Association C. American Association of Medical Assistants D. National Association for Health Professionals E. National Center for Competency Testing