Exam Preview for 1515: End-of-Life Care: Ethical Considerations Apr

End-of-Life Care: Ethical Considerations

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1. Which of the following is an example of an advanced directive? Trust fund Healthcare power of attorney Withdrawal of Care Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment
2. A POLST is significantly different from an advanced directive because ___ it only applies to individuals with advanced illness does not require a physician signature is recognized by all states cannot be altered after its creation
3. What are the guiding principles of medical ethics? Non-maleficence, beneficence, justice, equity Beneficence, truth, justice, equity Non-maleficence, beneficence, justice, autonomy Justice, autonomy, truth, equity
4. Which of the following does inaccurately describe medical ethics? Ethics is only right versus wrong Every person in healthcare has the exact same value system Ethics are the guiding principles allowing each person to have the same conclusions for every situation All of the above
5. Which of the following strategies can be used to prepare the RT’s for their role in EOL care? Specialized training regarding EOL care (i.e. compassionate care teams) Continued education about providing EOL care as an RT Improved communication efforts among staff, family, and the RT All of the above