The Person Authorized by an Advance Directive to Carry Out

question 25

Multiple Choice

The person authorized by an advance directive to carry out an incapacitated individual's wishes concerning health care matters is called:

• A)A durable power of attorney
• B)An intestee
• C)An heir
• D)A health care proxy or surrogate decision maker
• E)An executor or executrix

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Definitions:

Preponderance of the Evidence

A standard of proof in civil cases, requiring that a party's evidence is more convincing than the opponent's evidence to win the case.

Advisory

Providing suggestions, recommendations, or guidance, often from a position of expertise.

Mandatory

Required by law or rules; obligatory, leaving no room for personal discretion or choice.

Massive Overstock

Describes a situation where a retailer or inventory-based business holds a significantly larger quantity of products than needed or demanded, leading to excess stock.