What do advance directives consist of?

What will be an ideal response?


Advance directives consist of living wills, orders outlining patients' desire to not be resuscitated, and durable power of attorney for health care.

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A) Postnatal B) Prenatal C) Embryological D) Fetal

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Patient records serve as communication tools and legal documents.  2. A patient record can never be sent to other physicians or health-care providers.  3. A patient cannot withdraw consent once an informed consent has been signed.  4. A medical assistant may fax a patient's record.  5. Blue ink should be used for documentation so photocopies are readily distinguishable from originals. 

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It is appropriate to control the filling of an evacuated blood-collection tube manually.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A 70-year-old man is being seen in the cardiac rehab unit. He is status post open heart surgery for heart valve prosthesis due to mitral valve prolapse. Assign the appropriate code(s)

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