Author Question: Which of the following statements is true about end-of-life care? a. The physician is the ... (Read 48 times)

laurencescou · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which of the following statements is true about end-of-life care?

a. The physician is the ultimate authority in the decision to use or not to use life-sustaining medical treatment.
b. The proxy appointed in a living will can-not speak for the testator in health care matters other than terminal illness.
c. A patient with dementia cannot be capable of making personal wishes known about life-sustaining treatment.
d. The American Nurses Association encou-rages nurses to participate in assisted sui-cide.

Question 2

The nurse assesses the quality of which patient characteristic when applying the Get Up and Go test from the Hendrich II Fall Risk Model?

a. Stride
b. Speed
c. Balance
d. Flexibility

Awesome · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
According to the Patient Self-Determination Act, the adult patient has the ultimate authority to accept or forgo treatment. By contrast, the health care advocate designated by a durable power of attorney for health care can speak for the patient in other health care matters. A study showed that up to 30 of patients with dementia understand the issues and can express their preferences. The American Nurses Association calls for nurses not to participate in assisted suicide.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect. The stride is not assessed specifically in this test, although it is an as-pect of gait and can be a factor in balance.
B Incorrect. The older adult's speed is not assessed in this test.
C Correct. Using the Get Up and Go Test, the quality of the older adult's move-ments are assessed: the nurse instructs the individual to rise from a chair, walk, and return to the chair and be seated.
D Incorrect. Flexibility is not assessed specifically in this test, although it can be an important factor in balance.