UTA NURS3325 Quiz 5 All Correct Answers

NURS3325 Quiz 5 All Correct Answers

• Question 1 Most Americans die:

• Question 2 A Medical Power of Attorney authorizes an agent to make all decisions (healthcare and financial) for a person regardless of whether or not they are incapacitated.

• Question 3 The author of “Life Support Interventions at the End of Life” states that when body organs are failing, providing fluids through a peripheral vein can cause:

• Question 4 A nurse was caring for a patient who died of a chronic illness. The family had been present with the patient constantly during the previous week, experiencing the dying process. The family was present when the patient stopped breathing, and had a very emotional reaction as if they were in a state of disbelief. The nurse interprets this behavior to be:

• Question 5 Medical Power of Attorney must always be a close relative of the patient.

• Question 6 According to the article “Life Support Interventions at the End of Life”, what percent of terminally ill patients survive CPR and leave the hospital?

• Question 7 Generally, the Western view of death is that it:

• Question 8 According to the article, “ Stopping Eating and Drinking”, which of the following clinical practices associated with hastening dying is implicated in as many as 84% of U.S. Hospital deaths?

• Question 9 According to the article “End of Life Care of Older Adults”, the authors identified obstacles to end-of-life care in nursing homes.

Choose all correct answers.

• Question 10 The family of a 78-year-old patient who is dying of colon cancer with metastases to the liver is concerned because he refuses to eat or drink. He is alert and oriented, and states that he has no desire to eat. What should the nurse do?

• Question 11 Which of these is the definition of palliative care according to the World Health Organization?

• Question 12 Patients with dementia tend to express their perception of pain by becoming:

• Question 13 A spiritual assessment is important for gravely ill or dying patients because:

• Question 14 Most people say they want to die:

• Question 15 The goals of palliative care include: (Select all that apply.)

• Question 16 According to the article “End of Life Care in Older Adults”, because aging alters the metabolism and elimination of drugs, older adults receiving opiods for pain should be given what percentage of the starting dose?

• Question 17 Most older adults are preoccupied with thinking about death

• Question 18 According to the TNEEL Grief article, which one of these is NOT a true statement about the purpose of grief?

• Question 19 The focus of a hospice is curing the disease which is causing the terminal condition.

• Question 20 Which of these best describes elderly patients’ tendencies regarding pain?

 

 

 

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Medical Power of Attorney

Introduction

If you need to make decisions about your healthcare, it’s always wise to have a medical power of attorney. A person who is designated as your health care agent can make decisions for you in case of an incapacitating illness or accident. The person will be able to speak for you at hospitals and other medical facilities, but they won’t be able to override any medical treatment that has already been given in accordance with your wishes.

A medical power of attorney is a legal document that gives someone the authority to make decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated.

A medical power of attorney is a legal document that gives someone the authority to make decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated. It’s different from an advance directive, which outlines your wishes for treatment in the event of an emergency situation.

The main reason for having a medical power of attorney is to give someone else control over your healthcare decisions if something happens to you and they are able to provide information about what kind of treatment is recommended or required by law. You can also use this document if there’s any doubt about what would be best for yourself or family members who care deeply about their loved one’s well-being after death occurs.

People typically choose a family member or close friend to act on their behalf.

People typically choose a family member or close friend to act on their behalf. The person you select should be someone who understands your wishes, is capable of handling the responsibility, and has a good relationship with you.

The person you choose will follow your wishes concerning medical treatment, privacy issues and other wishes you have expressed in the document.

The person you choose will follow your wishes concerning medical treatment, privacy issues and other wishes you have expressed in the document.

• The Power of Attorney allows a person to make decisions about your medical care.

• It also allows them access to medical records and other personal information about you that may be needed for treatment decisions.

• Your agent may need access to these things if they are involved in making decisions or treatments on behalf of you; this is particularly true if the agent doesn’t have enough information themselves (i.e., because they don’t know what those records contain).

It’s important to talk with the person you are considering so they know what your wishes are before they are called upon to act.

It’s important to talk with the person you are considering so they know what your wishes are before they are called upon to act.

• Let them know what you want. If you have a specific situation in mind, explain it and how it will help or hurt your family members or friends if left unmet.

• Let them know what non-negotiables are for this document, like “I do not want my X or Y” (where X = my sister who lives outside of town; Y = my brother who lives within walking distance). You can also include in the Power of Attorney that any actions taken by these two people will be subject only to other agreements between them (such as when one goes on vacation). This way, no one person has power over another’s time and money!

If you have this legal document, hospital staff will need to see proof that the person acting on your behalf is authorized to do so.

If you have this legal document, hospital staff will need to see proof that the person acting on your behalf is authorized to do so. You can show them a copy of the Power of Attorney and/or sign another one at the hospital if you don’t have one already.

The term “incapacitated” is defined in the document but can include anything from a coma to mental incapacity.

• The term “incapacitated” is defined in the document but can include anything from a coma to mental incapacity.

• Incapacitated individuals may be able to make some decisions for themselves, such as choosing how they want their money managed or deciding whether or not they want life support machines turned off when it’s time for them to pass away. But they aren’t capable of making major decisions like where they live or who cares for their children while they’re dying (or even if there will be someone who cares). If you’ve had an incapacitated person sign over their power of attorney before, then you already know what this means: Your loved one is unable to do things that most people take for granted—like eat food or drink water!

It’s smart to have someone else prepared to make decisions for you if you can’t make them for yourself.

• Having a power of attorney is smart. It’s important to have a backup plan in case you can’t make decisions for yourself and your family.

• Don’t wait until it’s too late to prepare for this kind of situation. If you’re worried about losing control of your finances or making important medical decisions, take action now!

• Choose someone who understands what kind of care you need and who will act on your behalf if necessary (for example, if they have advanced training in treating Alzheimer’s). A person with specialized knowledge might also know more about the law than most people do—which means they could help ensure that whatever happens happens legally according to state law rather than just whoever happens has the most money at hand when something goes wrong

Conclusion

If you have a medical power of attorney, it’s important to protect your health and make sure that the person you choose is aware of your wishes. A good way to do this is by discussing what kind of care you would want in advance with them so they know how to act when needed.