A Written Authorization for an EMS Provider to Perform a Particular

question 8

Multiple Choice

A written authorization for an EMS provider to perform a particular skill in a specific situation is a(n) :

• A) on-line protocol.
• B) standard of care.
• C) direct medical order.
• D) standing order.

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Definitions:

Linear

Describing a structure, progression, or relationship that follows a straight line or in simpler terms, one that proceeds from one stage to the next in a single series of steps.

Ammonia Molecule

A compound made of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3, characterized by a sharp smell and often used in fertilizers.

Trigonal Pyramidal

A molecule shape where a central atom is surrounded by three atoms at the corners of a pyramid, which has a triangular base.

Central Atom

The atom in a molecule or polyatomic ion that is surrounded by other atoms, forming the basis of the molecule's geometry.