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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Operations

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When treating abuse of a special needs pediatric patient, which of the following statements best describes your role as an EMT-P?
  1. The EMT-P should limit care to injuries and not attend social issues.
  2. The EMT-P does not have a legal or ethical responsibility to report child abuse.
  3. The EMT-P is not legally responsible to report child abuse in each state but does have an ethical responsibility to do so.
  4. The EMT-P is legally responsible for reporting child abuse in every state.
Explanation
Answer: D - The EMT-P has a legal responsibility to report child abuse in every state. This extends to an ethical responsibility as well. When you suspect child abuse, be sure to report it to the receiving hospital staff and local authorities. When treating special needs patients, this can become more difficult to differentiate, as they are more accident-prone.
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