3. Ethical challenges experienced by prehospital emergency personnel a practice-based model of analysis

Question 1 of 15

What is one of the main ethical challenges faced by emergency personnel?

A) Lack of medical training

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B) Conflict between personal values and clinical guidelines

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C) Not having enough staff

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D) Patients always comply with instructions

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Question 2 of 15

In cases of intoxicated patients, what is the challenge emergency personnel often face?

A) Lack of necessary equipment

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B) Determining the level of intoxication and decision-making capacity

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C) Lack of cooperation from other health services

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D) Excessive consultation times

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Question 3 of 15

How do emergency personnel handle situations where patients refuse necessary treatment?

A) They force the patient to comply

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B) They assess the level of cognitive impairment before deciding

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C) They call the police

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D) They always respect the patient’s wishes

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Question 4 of 15

True or False: Resuscitation efforts are always continued until a physician arrives regardless of the patient’s state.

True

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False

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Question 5 of 15

What is a common challenge when working with children in prehospital care?

A) Treating the child according to clinical guidelines

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B) Managing the emotional stress for parents and clinicians

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C) Handling medical equipment failure

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D) Avoiding child transport to the hospital

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Question 6 of 15

What does the proposed model emphasize as critical for handling ethical challenges?

A) Quick decision-making

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B) Applying medical knowledge

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C) Acknowledging ethical challenges from professional perspectives

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D) Asking for more support

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Question 7 of 15

True or False: Personal value systems do not influence decision-making in emergency settings.

True

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False

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Question 8 of 15

What is a challenge emergency personnel face when dealing with non-responsive patients?

A) Lack of time

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B) Uncertainty regarding patient preferences

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C) Deficient medical supplies

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D) Long transport times

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Question 9 of 15

How are focus groups used in this study?

A) To create new guidelines

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B) To explore and discuss ethical challenges faced by clinicians

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C) To decide medical protocols

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D) To establish new laws

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Question 10 of 15

True or False: Legal obligations always align with what is in the best interest of the patient.

True

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False

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Question 11 of 15

What is the most challenging aspect of managing intoxicated patients?

A) Lack of cooperation from bystanders

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B) Determining if the patient can make autonomous decisions

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C) Deciding which treatment to give

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D) Not having clear protocols

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Question 12 of 15

Why do end-of-life cases pose ethical challenges for emergency personnel?

A) Legal and clinical guidelines often conflict with ethical beliefs about a dignified death

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B) Relatives interfere too often

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C) Lack of resources

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D) The guidelines are unclear

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Question 13 of 15

How do emergency personnel handle conflicting values in collaboration with other healthcare professionals?

A) They ignore the conflicts

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B) They prioritize patient care but also consider professional guidelines

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C) They call a supervisor

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D) They transfer the responsibility to another team

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Question 14 of 15

What support is typically available to prehospital personnel for managing ethical challenges?

A) Clinical guidelines

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B) Legal frameworks

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C) Context-sensitive ethical support models

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D) Regular meetings with supervisors

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Question 15 of 15

What role do relatives play in ethical decision-making during prehospital care?

A) They are never involved

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B) They always cooperate

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C) They provide valuable information but may complicate the situation

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D) They decide the course of action

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