What is the loss of function of the entire cerebrum and brain stem, resulting in coma, no spontaneous
respiration, and loss of all brain stem reflexes? - Ans:✔✔-Brain death
True or False: artificial nutrition and hydration are a form of comfort measure? - Ans:✔✔-False, it is
considered a medical intervention
3 types of Euthenasia - Ans:✔✔-1. Voluntary
2. Passive
3. Involuntary
A form of voluntary euthenasia where medical personnel supply the means for death but are not directly
performing the act? - Ans:✔✔-Physician Assisted Suicide
What is a written document stating how you want medical decisions to be made if you lose the ability to
make them for yourself ? - Ans:✔✔-Advanced Directive
What is a legal document naming another person legal power to make healthcare decisions, and only
lasts as long as the patient is incapable of making decisions? - Ans:✔✔-healthcare power of attorney
Term for grief that occurs when curative efforts have been stoped, but the patient may still be living? -
Ans:✔✔-Anticipatory Grief
The leading cause of disability according to the WHO in 2015? - Ans:✔✔-Dementia
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