While managing a patient in cardiac arrest, you turn the AED…

While managing a patient in cardiac arrest, you turn the AED on and attach the pads to the patient. When you push the analyze button, the machine signals “low battery” and then ceases to function. The patient subsequently dies. Which of the following statements regarding this case is most correct?

Your unit has just arrived on the scene of a 34-year-old mal…

Your unit has just arrived on the scene of a 34-year-old male patient who was found by a co-worker at the base of the stairwell. He states the patient has not been responding for the past 20 minutes. You assume that an unconscious medical patient would give you permission to treat him. This is known as________consent.