EMTs may NOT ______ during PDP operations.

EMTs may NOT ______ during PDP operations.

• A. perform AMAs
• B. assess vital signs
• C. administer medications
• D. document the refusal

Answer: (A)

During PDP operations, the focus is on guiding patient disposition within your scope of practice. EMTs are expected to assess the patient’s condition, monitor vital signs, and document any refusals or releases as part of proper disposition. They may also administer medications when the protocol allows it and medical control approves. The action you cannot perform is facilitating or executing a leaving against medical advice. An AMA is a decision made by the patient about leaving care despite medical advice, not something the EMT actively does for them. Your role is to inform the patient of risks, confirm they are competent to decide, and document the choice or refusal.

During PDP operations, the focus is on guiding patient disposition within your scope of practice. EMTs are expected to assess the patient’s condition, monitor vital signs, and document any refusals or releases as part of proper disposition. They may also administer medications when the protocol allows it and medical control approves. The action you cannot perform is facilitating or executing a leaving against medical advice. An AMA is a decision made by the patient about leaving care despite medical advice, not something the EMT actively does for them. Your role is to inform the patient of risks, confirm they are competent to decide, and document the choice or refusal.