Author Question: A young client who was severely injured in a motor vehicle accident has died. The client had signed ... (Read 74 times)

javeds · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A young client who was severely injured in a motor vehicle accident has died. The client had signed a donor card a few years ago, expressing the wish to donate his corneas. Which of the following statements is true of organ donation?

A) Corneas should be harvested within a few hours.
B) Organs can be harvested on verbal agreement.
C) Corneas can only be donated by clients less than 55 years of age.
D) Organ donation need not be discussed with the next of kin.

Question 2

When performing the Heimlich maneuver on an adult client who is choking, the rescuer should stand behind the client, wrap the arms around the client's waist, and then:

a. make a fist and gently punch the abdomen
b. give the client a firm hug
c. call for help before initiating the process
d. place fists below the xiphoid process and give a quick upward thrust

alvinum · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Corneas or any other organs should be harvested within a few hours of death to ensure successful transplant. Organs cannot be harvested on verbal agreement, to protect the health care facility from any legal consequences; permission is always obtained in writing. Corneas can be donated by clients of any age. If the dying or dead client meets the donation criteria, the possibility of harvesting organs after death is discussed with the next of kin.

Answer to Question 2

D
Steps for the Heimlich maneuver on an adult client who is choking include to stand behind the client, wrap the arms around the client's waist, and then place fists below the xiphoid process and give a quick upward thrust until airway is cleared.