Advance directives are written instructions recognized under state law, such as living wills or durable power of attorney for health care, that relate to the kind of health care the patient wishes to have or not have when incapacitated
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Which scenario illustrates displaced anger?
A) A man is frustrated from a problem at work and speaks to his boss about it B) A man is frustrated from a problem at work and yells at his wife when he gets home C) A woman is frustrated that her husband yelled at her and becomes depressed D) A woman has chronic pain and develops high blood pressure
Name three parts of the hospice clinical record
A middle-aged male was found unresponsive by his wife. When you arrive at the scene, you assess the patient and determine that he is apneic and pulseless. You should:
A) immediately begin CPR, reassess for a carotid pulse after 60 seconds, and then apply the AED. B) immediately apply the AED, analyze his cardiac rhythm, deliver a shock if indicated, and begin CPR. C) begin CPR starting with chest compressions, apply the AED as soon as possible, and request backup. D) perform CPR with a compression to ventilation ratio of 15:2, apply the AED, and request backup.