Describe the health care power of attorney. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this legal document to the patient and to the health care community?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Responses will vary, but should include: Gives another authority to make decisions on the patient's behalf.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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An institutional review board should include which roles?

A) Ensures that the rights and safety of the research subjects are respected and protected B) Protects the institution and the researchers against lawsuits C) Holds the researchers accountable to the public D) All of the above

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Which of the following is needed for blood collection by skin puncture on an infant?

A) Eclipse safety needle B) red-topped evacuated blood collection tube C) Seraket tourniquet D) puncture-resistant sharps container

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Cool colors include white, blue, and ____. 

A. red B. orange C. hot pink D. mauve E. dark brown

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