Patient Signature Requirements - Quiz
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Questions and Answers
- 1.As a general rule, the patient's signature is required for each transport unless they are physically or mentally incapable of signing.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.True or False: in some situations, an authorized representative may sign for the patient?
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.Which of the following is NOT considered an authorized representative for signature purposes?
- A.
Power of Attorney
- B.
Spouse of the patient
- C.
A Priority Ambulance Crewmember
- D.
All of the above are authorized representatives
- 4.If the patient is unable to sign and an authorized representative signs for them, you are required to document why the patient was not able to sign.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.If your patient asks you to "just sign my name for me". You should do so in the patient signature section.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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