Question

Which of the following BEST describes the manner in which an EMT should correct a known error on a written patient care report?

1) Scribble out the word, and write the correct one beside it.
2) Circle the word, and then write the correct one beside it.
3) Draw a single horizontal line through it, then write the correct word beside it.
4) Erase the incorrect word(s), and rewrite the correct one(s) over top of the incorrect one(s).

Answer 1

The BEST way for an EMT to correct a known error on a written patient care report is to draw a single horizontal line through the incorrect word(s), then write the correct word beside it.

Step-by-step explanation:

The BEST way for an EMT to correct a known error on a written patient care report is to
draw a single horizontal line through the incorrect word(s), then write the correct word beside it.

By drawing a single horizontal line through the incorrect word(s), it is clear that the initial word(s) was a mistake and is not intended to be used. Writing the correct word beside it ensures that there is no confusion about the intended word(s) to be used.

For example, if the incorrect word was 'profecional', the correct way to correct it would be to draw a single horizontal line through it and write 'professional' beside it.