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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Operations

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An alert, adult patient complaining of leg pain is refusing medical care. Which of the following is true?
  1. Patients who are competent have the right to refuse treatment and transport
  2. This patent must be taken to the hospital as they might be having a heart attack.
  3. Call the hospital and ask permission to bring the patient in against their will
  4. Contact the police for assistance restraining the patient against their will.
Explanation
Answer: A - Adult patients who are competent have the ability to refuse care and transport. However, if they refuse it is important to warn them of the potential danger they could be putting themselves in by not receiving treatment.
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