death and dying

Question 1

what are the 3 cardinal clinical findings of brain death?

Answer 1

coma, absence of brain stem reflexes, apnea

Question 2

in what 2 ways does the uniform determination of death act define death?

Answer 2

1- irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions
2- irreversible cessation of entire brain, including brain stem

Question 3

what was found in the case schloedendorff?

Answer 3

right of pt to refuse care

informed consent

Question 4

what did the quinlan case let us understand?

Answer 4

substituted judgement in an incompetent person

equity power

Question 5

cruzan case?

Answer 5

liberty interest vs. state interest

Question 6

what are the top 3 people used for decision making for an incompetent person?

Answer 6

1- guardian
2-spouse
3-adult child

Question 7

what are the 5 stages of dying?

Answer 7

denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance

Question 8

what are the four things you need to assess a suicidal patient?

Answer 8

ideation, plan, means, history

Question 9

what is a subintentional death?

Answer 9

when a person plays a role in hastening his own demise