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Ethics: End-of-Life Issues Post-Test

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1: All of the following are clinical signs of brain death, EXCEPT:: Absence of cough, gag reflex
Absence of pupillary response
Absence of corneal reflex
Negative doll�s eyes
2: The purpose for the Uniform Determination of Death Act is to _____.: provide a comprehensive and medically sound basis for determining death in all situations.
provide verification for life insurers
ensure that a person who expires in one state also is dead in other states
advise funeral directors as to required clothing for open-casket services
3: Which of the following types of death are likely to require autopsy?: homicide
potential public health threat
sudden, unexpected deaths
all of the above
4: Detailed instructions regarding a patient�s wishes for end-of-life treatment would be found in which document?: physician's orders
life insurance policy
advance directive
durable power-of-attorney
5: The presence of which condition prevents a patient from generating a legally- binding do-not-resuscitate order?: transient ischemic attack
terminal cancer
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
dementia
6: All of the following are consistent with the goals of hospice are, EXCEPT:: rehabilitation
control over nausea
pain control
emotional support for family
7: Orthodox adherents of the ____ faith are most likely to forbid discontinuation of life support.: Roman Catholic
Jewish
Buddhist
Moslem
8: Which of the following does NOT correctly describe the general attitudes of American minorities toward advanced directives and end-of-life decisions?: they have mistrust for healthcare system
they are less likely to have advanced directives and DNR status
they are more likely to be organ donors
All of the above
9: final stage of grieving in the Kubler-Ross model is ____.: depression or sadness
acceptance
anger, rage and resentment
bargaining and guilt
10: Signs of morbid grieving include all of the following, EXCEPT:: crying
hyperactivity
hostility
wooden affect