NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Special Patient Populations

The type of consent for treatment of a pediatric patient when their parent or guardian is not available and the injury is potentially life threatening is called _________?
  1. Informed Consent
  2. Expressed Consent
  3. Implied Consent
  4. Fortified Consent
  5. Emergency Consent
Explanation
Answer: C - In the event of an emergency when a child is injured, the EMS crew may treat them based on implied consent.
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