A Durable Power of Attorney Is Used To

question 75

Multiple Choice

A durable power of attorney is used to:

• A)state one's wishes about treatments one does or does not want at the end of life.
• B)make medical decisions in the event of incapacitation.
• C)withhold CPR in the event of cardiopulmonary arrest.
• D)allow a physician to write a DNR order.
• E)preserve patient autonomy.

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Definitions:

Process

A sequence of measures or procedures executed to accomplish a specific goal.

Information

Data that is accurate and timely, specific and organized for a purpose, presented within a context that gives it meaning and relevance.

Representative Power

The formal right conferred by the firm to speak for and to a potentially important group.

Personal Power

Describes an individual's ability to influence or control the circumstances of their own or others' lives.