EMT Practice Test

Category - EMT-Basic

In order to be able to give expressed consent a patient must be what?
  1. Able to make a rational decision and be of legal age
  2. A licensed driver
  3. A high school graduate
  4. An American citizen
Explanation
Answer: A - To be able to give expressed consent the patient must be able to do the following: make a rational decision,be of legal age, and be informed of all steps of any procedures and the risks associated with them. Expressed consent has to be obtained from all conscious and mentally competent adults before you render care.
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