Patient Signature Requirements - Quiz

1. 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.

True

False

anytime the patient does not sign for themselves, there should be clear documentation as to why they could not sign.

Explanation

anytime the patient does not sign for themselves, there should be clear documentation as to why they could not sign.

2. As a general rule, the patient's signature is required for each transport unless they are physically or mentally incapable of signing.

True

False

The statement states that the patient's signature is required for each transport unless they are physically or mentally incapable of signing. This implies that in most cases, the patient's signature is necessary for transportation. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

Explanation

The statement states that the patient's signature is required for each transport unless they are physically or mentally incapable of signing. This implies that in most cases, the patient's signature is necessary for transportation. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

3. True or False: in some situations, an authorized representative may sign for the patient?

True

False

If the patient is physically or mentally unable to sign, an authorized representative may sign for them. In these situations, you should thoroughly document why the patient cannot sign.

Explanation

If the patient is physically or mentally unable to sign, an authorized representative may sign for them. In these situations, you should thoroughly document why the patient cannot sign.

4. If your patient asks you to "just sign my name for me". You should do so in the patient signature section.

True

False

In no circumstance should you ever sign the patients name. If they are unable to sign, then you should have an authorized representative sign for them. If the patient cannot sign and no authorized representative is available or willing to sign, then you should complete the crew attestation and thoroughly document why the patient could not sign and that no authorized rep was available.

Explanation

In no circumstance should you ever sign the patients name. If they are unable to sign, then you should have an authorized representative sign for them. If the patient cannot sign and no authorized representative is available or willing to sign, then you should complete the crew attestation and thoroughly document why the patient could not sign and that no authorized rep was available.

5. Which of the following is NOT considered an authorized representative for signature purposes?

Power of Attorney

Spouse of the patient

A Priority Ambulance Crewmember

All of the above are authorized representatives

A Priority Ambulance Crewmember is NOT considered an authorized representative for signature purposes. While a Power of Attorney and the spouse of the patient are typically authorized representatives who can sign on behalf of the patient, a Priority Ambulance Crewmember does not have the legal authority to sign documents on behalf of the patient.

Explanation

A Priority Ambulance Crewmember is NOT considered an authorized representative for signature purposes. While a Power of Attorney and the spouse of the patient are typically authorized representatives who can sign on behalf of the patient, a Priority Ambulance Crewmember does not have the legal authority to sign documents on behalf of the patient.