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NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - EMS Operations

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Which term most accurately refers to a patient’s ability to understand an Emergency Medical Responder’s questions and the implications of the decisions that the patient makes?
  1. Mental status
  2. Implied consent
  3. Responsiveness
  4. Expressed consent
  5. Competence
Explanation
Answer - E - Competence refers to the ability of a patient to understand questions and the implications of the decisions they make regarding care or treatment. If a patient is competent and responsive, he/she may provide expressed consent (also known as informed consent). A competent and responsive patient may also refuse care. If a patient is unresponsive, implied consent is the term that likely applies. Implied consent is the concept that if a patient were aware of the situation, he/she would want to receive treatment. Implied consent may also apply to children when no parents or guardians can be reached quickly.
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