EMD Legal and Liability Issues 4

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'standard of care' as it applies to EMD liability?

Accepted Answer

The level of care that a reasonable, similarly trained EMD would provide under the same circumstances

Answer

Standard of care is the benchmark of how a competent EMD with similar training would perform, and deviating from it is the basis for a negligence claim.

Question 2

A caller refuses to allow instructions for performing CPR on their family member. How should an EMD respond?

Accepted Answer

Respect the refusal, document it, and confirm units are en route

Answer

Competent adults have the right to refuse assistance; the EMD should document the refusal and ensure emergency resources are still being dispatched.

Question 3

What does 'scope of practice' mean for an EMD?

Accepted Answer

The specific tasks and instructions an EMD is trained and authorized to perform

Answer

Scope of practice defines the legally authorized boundaries of what an EMD can do based on their training, certification, and agency protocols.

Question 4

Which element is NOT required to prove negligence against an EMD?

Accepted Answer

The dispatcher intended to cause harm

Answer

Negligence does not require intent; it only requires proof of duty, breach, causation, and damages — intent is an element of intentional torts, not negligence.

Question 5

A minor child calls 911 and requests emergency help. The EMD's authority to provide instructions is most supported by:

Accepted Answer

Implied consent because the child is in an emergency situation

Answer

In emergency situations involving minors, implied consent applies, allowing the EMD to provide necessary instructions to protect the child's life.

(EMD) Emergency Medical Dispatch Practice Test

(EMD) Emergency Medical Dispatch Practice Test

EMD Legal and Liability Issues 4