POA PATIENTS RIGHTS
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100

Does a healthcare Power of Attorney give someone the right to make financial decisions, and what does a healthcare power of attorney do?

What is no?

A healthcare POA makes healthcare decisions, not financial decisions.

100

What does DNR stand for?

What is Do Not Resuscitate?

200

Name one important responsibility of the nurse when caring for a patient with advance directives.

What is assess, verify, document, educate, advocate, or communicate the patient's wishes?

200

What does a full code generally mean if a patient's heart or breathing stops?

What is that resuscitation measures should be attempted, consistent with the patient's orders and applicable policy?

300

Can a family member legally cancel a patient's valid advance directive just because they disagree with it?

What is no?

300

A patient has a documented DNR order. What should the nurse do when the patient is found unresponsive?

What is promptly assess the patient, activate the appropriate emergency response, verify the order, and follow facility policy and the care plan?

400

What is the name of the document that explains a patient's wishes for future medical care if they cannot speak for themselves?

What is an advance directive?

400

What is informed consent, and what is one thing the nurse does when witnessing it?

What is a patient's voluntary agreement to a procedure or treatment after receiving information? The nurse verifies the patient appears to understand and witnesses the signature according to

500

Who is the person that makes decisions for a patient when legally authorized to do so?

what is healthcare agent or designated decision-maker?

500

During a code blue, which team member typically performs chest compressions, and who manages the airway?

What is a trained responder such as the designated CPR team member performs compressions, while the designated airway-trained provider manages the airway? Roles depend on the facility's team structure.