West Coast EMT Block One Exam

Where would you MOST likely find information regarding a patient's wishes to be an organ donor?

1. Insurance card

2. Social Security card

3. Voter registration card

4. Driver's license

The correct answer is: Driver's license

A driver's license is the most likely place to find information regarding a patient's wishes to be an organ donor because many states allow individuals to indicate their organ donation status when applying for or renewing their license. This makes the driver's license a legal document that can be easily accessed by emergency medical personnel and healthcare providers to verify a person's decision to donate organs. In many cases, individuals can check the organ donor box on the application forms for a driver's license, which then becomes a part of the official record. This provides crucial information in emergency situations where quick decisions about organ donation may need to be made. While insurance cards, Social Security cards, and voter registration cards may contain valuable personal information, they do not typically have a designated space for recording organ donor status or wishes regarding organ donation. Therefore, the driver's license stands out as the most recognized and practical source for this specific information.