Define "durable power of attorney" and explain the one important exception that makes it different from a standard "power of attorney".
What will be an ideal response?
Power of attorney is the voluntary transfer of decision-making authority from one competent individual to another competent individual. The individual who has granted the power of attorney can revoke the power of attorney at any time. The power of attorney automatically ends when the person granting the power of attorney dies or is declared incompetent. A durable power of attorney is identical to a standard power of attorney except that it remains in effect even after the individual granting the power of attorney dies or is unable to make decisions on his or her own behalf.
You might also like to view...
The respiratory therapist is evaluating the following ventilator flow sheet. The recommendation that is most appropriate in this situation is which of the following?
Time PIP (cm H2O) Pplateau (cm H2O) PEEPE (cm H2O) Exhaled VT (mL) Flow rate (L/min) 0800 35 30 5 1000 60 1000 39 34 5 1000 60 1100 45 39 5 1000 60 1130 50 44 5 1000 60 a. Increase extrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEPE). b. Suction the airway. c. Switch out the heat moisture exchanger (HME). d. Administer a bronchodilator.
Financial responsibility records should contain the contact information of the:
A) patient or the person who is responsible for payment of treatment, as well as the patient's insurance information. B) patient's employer. C) best friend of the patient. D) mother-in-law of the patient.
Which of the following tests requires specimens to be placed in a body temperature heater upon collection?
A. Ammonia B. Blood gases C. Alcohol D. Cold agglutinins
Self-report is the only method for obtaining reliable information about a patient's fear
A) True B) False