ECC Professional Standards & Ethics 2

Question 1

A patient regains consciousness mid-resuscitation and says 'stop, let me go.' What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Pause resuscitation and assess decision-making capacity

Answer

A conscious patient with intact decision-making capacity has the right to refuse treatment, requiring rapid capacity assessment before any change in care.

Question 2

Which principle of bioethics obligates ECC providers to act in the patient's best interest?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Beneficence requires that healthcare providers take positive actions intended to benefit the patient.

Question 3

During a code, a team member correctly identifies an error in medication dosing but the team leader ignores it. What should the team member do?

Accepted Answer

Use closed-loop communication and assertively re-state the concern

Answer

Closed-loop communication and assertiveness are professional obligations when patient safety is at risk, even when challenging authority.

Question 4

A physician verbally orders a dose you believe is tenfold too high. You should:

Accepted Answer

Clarify and repeat the order back for confirmation before administration

Answer

Read-back and verification of verbal orders is a professional and safety standard that prevents medication errors.

Question 5

Which ethical framework focuses on following rules and duties regardless of outcome?

Accepted Answer

Deontological ethics

Answer

Deontological ethics (e.g., Kantian ethics) emphasizes adherence to duties and rules as morally correct independent of consequences.

(ECC) Emergency Cardiovascular Care Certification Practice Test

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ECC Professional Standards & Ethics 2