Which of the Following Statements About Resuscitation Is True

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about resuscitation is true?

• A) Family members should never be present during resuscitation.
• B) It is not necessary for a physician to write "do not resuscitate" orders in the chart if a patient has a healthcare surrogate.
• C) "Slow codes" are ethical and should be considered in futile situations if advanced directives are not available.
• D) Withholding "extraordinary" resuscitation is legal and ethical if specified in advance directives and physician orders.

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Definitions:

Aversive Conditioning

A method of behavior conditioning in which noxious stimuli are associated with undesirable or unwanted behaviors in order to discourage them.

Token Economy

A behavioral modification method that involves giving tokens as rewards for desired behaviors, which can later be exchanged for various privileges or treats.

Aversive Conditioning

A type of behavioral training in which an undesired behavior is associated with an unpleasant stimulus to reduce its occurrence.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic method used in psychotherapy to gradually reduce phobia, anxiety, or fear by exposing a person to the feared object or context in a controlled manner.