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Tissue, eyes and more
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UAGA
100
The state law which established the legal authority for an individual or their next of kin to choose organ, tissue and eye donation.
What is the UAGA?
100
Food, sleep, rest, privacy, time with social work or chaplain.
What are some basic needs?
100
Breast augmentation
What is an example of "cosmetic surgery" for tissue use?
100
Hello, by law I have to ask you if you want to donate your loved one's organs, tissues or eyes
What is an example of a bad approach?
100
Have other family members co-sign document and document rationale.
What should you do if the LNOK is determined to be not competent to make decisions by the hospital or family?
200
The system which allows an individual to designate themselves as an organ and tissue donor.
What is the donor registry?
200
The first thing a family services staff member should do before mentioning donation to a family.
What is assess their understanding of the diagnosis?
200
U.S. military bases in Germany.
What is an example of how tissue could be used outside of the the United States?
200
I didn't kill my son
What is something difficult to respond to that a family member might say?
200
Confirm with other parent that they have no objections and document this clearly on authorization form.
What should you do when getting authorization from a divorced parent?
300
LNOK
What is the abbreviation for "legal next of kin"?
300
Three things to ensure before meeting with the family
What are quiet room, good timing and all required family members present?
300
Research organizations that are funded by investors or grants and must pay back shareholders and/or investors.
What is an example of a "for-profit" processors?
300
During a fist fight between family members.
What is a bad time to approach?
300
The highest rank entity listed on the UAGA
What is DPOA for healthcare?
400
The actions to take if a patient is from another state when they are a potential donor.
What is contact the OPO from their home state?
400
The time when all involved members of the care team are able to weigh in and be on the same page with the OPO team.
What is the pre-approach huddle?
400
An external organization that the OPO and eye bank partner with that could stop donation despite family wishes.
What is the medical examiner's office?
400
A person who tests positive for cocaine, crystal meth, and opiates, was a known prostitute and died with a needle in their arm.
What is an example of an increased risk donor that could still save many lives?
400
The year most states had adopted the UAGA
What is 1972?
500
Any child breastfeeding up to 18 months
When do we need to get DRAI regarding mother of the donor?
500
An example of a statement a family might make when they are ready to talk about donation.
What is talking about funeral arrangements?
500
"Will this delay our funeral plans"?
What is an example of something families frequently ask?
500
Tell the family that their children are tired and need to rest.
What should you do if a family member believes that her stuffed mice are her children?
500
Yes
Does the individual donors registry status supersede the DPOA wishes?