Unit 2 Chapter 6

Question 1

durable power of attorney for health care

Answer 1

legal form that allows a designated person to act on another’s behalf in regard to health care choices

Question 2

health care directive

Answer 2

living will; a legal document in which a person specifies what actions should be taken for their health if they are no longer able to make decisions for themselves because of illness or incapacity

Question 3

palliative

Answer 3

measures taken to relieve symptoms of disease

Question 4

psychomotor retardation

Answer 4

slowing of physical and mental responses; may be seen in depression