An EMT would MOST likely be held liable for abandonment if he or she:

• A. Refused to care for a violent patient who is armed with a knife.
• B. Remained at the hospital for 30 minutes to give a patient report.
• C. Did not make provisions for continued care of an injured patient.
• D. Terminated care of a competent adult patient at his or her request.

Answer: (C)

A key aspect of the EMT's responsibility is to ensure that patients receive continuous care. If an EMT fails to make provisions for continued care of an injured patient, this can be considered abandonment. Abandonment occurs when a healthcare provider terminates care of a patient without ensuring that the patient will receive adequate care from another qualified provider.

In this scenario, if the EMT were to leave the patient without arranging for someone else to take over the care, it could result in the patient not receiving the necessary treatment, which could lead to a deterioration of their health condition. This lack of provision for continued care violates the duty of care that EMTs are obligated to uphold, ultimately leading to potential liability for abandonment.

In contrast, the other situations involve considerations of safety or patient autonomy that do not directly equate to abandonment, as they are either protective measures or based on the patient's right to refuse care.