Which of the Following Questions Should Guide the Paramedic in Ethical

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions should guide the paramedic in ethical decision making?

• A) "Have I consulted with medical direction?"
• B) "What legal liability will I face as a result of this action?"
• C) "What is in the patient's best interest?"
• D) "What do the system protocols say?"

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Definitions:

Output

The volume of output in terms of products or services from a firm, industry, or the economy as a whole during a defined period.

Average Total Costs

The sum of all production costs divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the per-unit cost of production.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs (costs that change with output level) of production divided by the quantity of output produced.

Fixed Costs

Fixed costs are business expenses that remain unchanged regardless of the level of goods or services produced, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.