JBL EMT Practice Exam

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When preparing a written patient care report (PCR), an EMT should:

use medical abbreviations to save time
ensure that the report is neat and legible
leave blank the sections that do not apply
include personal opinions about patient care

The correct answer is: ensure that the report is neat and legible

When preparing a written patient care report (PCR), an EMT should ensure that the report is neat and legible because this is crucial for effective communication between healthcare professionals. Legible reports can prevent misunderstandings, errors, and ensure that the information can be easily and accurately understood by others involved in the patient's care. Using medical abbreviations (Option A) might lead to misunderstandings and errors. Leaving blank sections (Option C) could result in incomplete documentation, which is essential for continuity of care. Including personal opinions about patient care (Option D) is unprofessional and not relevant to the objective information needed in a patient care report.