NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - EMS Operations

What item below would be considered grounds for negligent actions?
  1. Not maintaining equipment on ambulance
  2. Not checking that equipment is “ready” on ambulance
  3. Not providing prudent care of patient
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer - D - All items are considered negligent actions. It is the job of the paramedic to check and maintain equipment and to ensure it is “ready” on the ambulance. Not providing prudent care of patient within your paramedic scope of practice is also considered a negligent action. Each of these actions may be a proximate cause of death or injury and you can be held liable.
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