In Which of the Following Situations Would a Health Care

question 4

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations would a health care surrogate or proxy assume the end-of-life decision-making role for a patient?

• A) When a dying patient requires extensive heavy sedation, such as benzodiazepines and narcotics, to control distressing symptoms
• B) When a dying patient who is competent requests to withdraw treatment against the wishes of the family
• C) When a dying patient who is competent requests to continue treatment against the recommendations of the health care team
• D) When a dying patient who is competent is receiving prn treatment for pain and anxiety

Recognize the therapeutic relationship dynamics and progression in DBT.

Understand the principles and practices of mindfulness as applied in therapeutic contexts.

Understand the different stages of sleep and their characteristics.

Recognize brain wave patterns associated with various states of consciousness.

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Definitions:

The Id

According to Freud, is the part of the self that demands immediate gratification.

Societal Rules

Norms, guidelines, and laws established by a society to regulate behavior and maintain order among its members.

Singular Sense

The unique or individual meaning or perspective of a term or concept.

The Ego

According to Freud, is a psychological mechanism that balances the conflicting needs of the pleasure-seeking id and the restraining superego.