Behavioral Health-Death & Dying

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Which of the following is NOT an advanced directive?
- MPOA
- Living will
- Pre-hospital medical care directive
- MHPOA
- MHPO

About This Quiz

This quiz titled 'Behavioral Health-Death & Dying' assesses knowledge on advanced directives, medical power of attorney, and decision-making processes in end-of-life care scenarios. It is essential for understanding legal and ethical considerations in healthcare.

2.

True or false. The medical power of attorney can be changed if the pt is not competent.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The medical power of attorney cannot be changed if the patient is not competent. This is because the power of attorney is a legal document that grants someone else the authority to make medical decisions on behalf of the patient when they are unable to do so themselves. If the patient is not competent, they are unable to revoke or change the power of attorney. Therefore, the statement that the medical power of attorney can be changed if the patient is not competent is false.

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3.

If the MPOA is not indicated and the pt has no spouse who is next in line?
- Parent
- Close friend
- Adult child
- Doctor
- Spousal equivalent
Correct Answer

A. Adult child

Explanation

If the MPOA (Medical Power of Attorney) is not indicated and the patient has no spouse who is next in line, the next best option would be the adult child. Adult children are typically considered the closest family members after the spouse and are often involved in making medical decisions for their parents. They are likely to have a good understanding of the patient's medical history and preferences, making them a suitable choice in the absence of a designated MPOA or spouse.

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4.

If the MPOA is not indicated and the pt has no living spouse, children, parents, siblings, or friends-who becomes the MPOA?
- Psychiatrist
- Bum on the street
- Stranger
- Ethics committee
- Shrink
Correct Answer

A. Ethics committee

Explanation

If the MPOA (Medical Power of Attorney) is not indicated and the patient has no living spouse, children, parents, siblings, or friends, the responsibility of becoming the MPOA falls to the ethics committee. The ethics committee is a group of healthcare professionals who are responsible for making decisions in situations where there is no designated decision-maker. They follow ethical principles and guidelines to ensure that the patient's best interests are upheld and that decisions are made in a fair and unbiased manner.

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5.

True or false. medical powers of attorney lose their authority when a person dies.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

A medical power of attorney is a legal document that grants someone the authority to make medical decisions on behalf of an individual if they are unable to do so themselves. When a person dies, they are no longer able to make any decisions, including medical decisions, and therefore the authority of the medical power of attorney ends. Hence, the statement "medical powers of attorney lose their authority when a person dies" is true.

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6.

Where can one go to make an MPOA or MHPOA for no fee?
- Advanced directive designee
- Advanced directive drive
- Advanced directive registry
- Advanced directive council
Correct Answer

A. Advanced directive registry

Explanation

One can go to an advanced directive registry to make an MPOA or MHPOA for no fee. The advanced directive registry is a place where individuals can register their advanced directives, such as a medical power of attorney (MPOA) or a mental health power of attorney (MHPOA), without having to pay any fees. This registry serves as a central database where these important documents can be stored and accessed by healthcare providers and other relevant parties when needed.

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7.

True or false. the MPOA cannot be changed at any time.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

it can be changed at any time, just start a new one

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8.

What time frame is associated with the following characteristics: withdrawal from the world, decreased food intake, increase in sleep, less communication.
- 1 year
- 1-2 weeks
- 1-3 months
- Several days
Correct Answer

A. 1-3 months

Explanation

The time frame associated with the characteristics of withdrawal from the world, decreased food intake, increase in sleep, and less communication is 1-3 months. During this period, an individual may experience a prolonged period of isolation or disengagement from social activities, reduced appetite, increased need for sleep, and a decrease in communication with others. These behaviors may be indicative of a larger underlying issue, such as depression or grief, and can last for several months before gradually improving.

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What time frame is associated with the following characteristics: disorientation-agitation, talking with the unseen, confusion, and picking at clothes.
- 1 year
- 1-3 months
- 1-2 weeks
- Several days
Correct Answer

A. 1-2 weeks

Explanation

The time frame associated with disorientation-agitation, talking with the unseen, confusion, and picking at clothes is 1-2 weeks. This suggests that these characteristics are likely to occur within this specific time frame.

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10.

Which of the following are physical changes that may be apparent 1-2 weeks before dying?
- Decreased blood pressure
- Increased perspiration
- Congestion
- A & B
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

The correct answer is "all of the above." In the 1-2 weeks leading up to death, individuals may experience physical changes such as decreased blood pressure, increased perspiration, and congestion. These changes are often observed as the body begins to shut down and prepare for the end of life.

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What time frame is associated with the following characteristics: half open glassy eyes, surge of energy, decreased BP, increased restlessness, purple knees, feet and hands.
- 1 year
- 1-3 months
- 1-2 weeks
- Days before
Correct Answer

A. Days before

Explanation

The characteristics mentioned, such as half open glassy eyes, surge of energy, decreased BP, increased restlessness, and purple knees, feet, and hands, are typically associated with the days before a certain event or occurrence. This time frame suggests that these symptoms may be indicators of an impending event or change that is expected to happen soon.

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Behavioral Health-death & Dying

Which of the following is NOT an advanced directive?

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True or false. The medical power of attorney can be changed if the pt is not competent.

If the MPOA is not indicated and the pt has no spouse who is next in line?

If the MPOA is not indicated and the pt has no living spouse, children, parents, siblings, or friends-who becomes the MPOA?

True or false. medical powers of attorney lose their authority when a person dies.

Where can one go to make an MPOA or MHPOA for no fee?

True or false. the MPOA cannot be changed at any time.

What time frame is associated with the following characteristics: withdrawal from the world, decreased food intake, increase in sleep, less communication.

What time frame is associated with the following characteristics: disorientation-agitation, talking with the unseen, confusion, and picking at clothes.

Which of the following are physical changes that may be apparent 1-2 weeks before dying?

What time frame is associated with the following characteristics: half open glassy eyes, surge of energy, decreased BP, increased restlessness, purple knees, feet and hands.