A Patient Is Admitted to the Critical Care Unit with the Diagnosis

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the critical care unit with the diagnosis of massive head trauma caused by an MVA.The patient is unresponsive and on mechanical ventilation.EEG is negative for brain waves.The family has agreed to organ donation.Which of the following organs would not be considered for transplant?

• A) Heart
• B) Lung
• C) Liver
• D) Kidney

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Definitions:

Whistle-Blowing

Efforts by employees to report concerns about unethical or illegal behavior.

Illegal Behavior

Actions or activities that violate laws or regulations.

Ethical Behavior

Acting in ways consistent with what society and individuals typically think are good values, involving honesty, fairness, and integrity.

Whistle-Blowing

The act of exposing any kind of information or activity that is deemed illegal, unethical, or not correct within an organization.