Question

Under EMTALA, which of the following patients is considered "medically stable"?

1) A patient with a stable heart rate and blood pressure
2) A patient with a broken leg
3) A patient with a high fever
4) A patient with a severe allergic reaction

Answer 1

Under EMTALA, a patient is considered 'medically stable' if they have stable vital signs such as a heart rate and blood pressure within normal ranges.

Step-by-step explanation:

Under EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act), a patient is considered 'medically stable' if they have stable vital signs such as a heart rate and blood pressure within normal ranges. Therefore, the patient with a stable heart rate and blood pressure would be considered medically stable.