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According to the brain-oriented death definition, death occurs when A) there is irreversible cessation of all brain function. B) the brain stem is the only portion continuing to function. C) breathing is the only remaining function. D) heart action is the only remaining function.

Withdrawing life-sustaining treatment refers to A) not starting artificial methods of maintaining life. B) discontinuing artificial methods of maintaining life. C) gradually discontinuing feeding. D) gradually discontinuing ventilation.

Medical record entries should be made as soon as possible. within 60 days of the patient’s discharge. at the physician’s discretion. after the patient gives consent. 10 days after the procedure.

Castration or sterilization of another person without legal permission is considered to be A) a misdemeanor. B) legal. C) assault and battery. D) an automatic life sentence.

The conscience clause refers to A) hospitals not choosing to perform sterilization procedures. B) physicians and hospital personnel not being required to participate in sterilizations. C) A and B. D) none of the above.

A pharmacist must understand what medications are safe and for whom. Which medication should not be given to children?

Surrogate motherhood allows the A) surrogate mother to keep the child. B) parents to pay for the child. C) surrogate mother to be paid for medical expenses. D) all of the above.

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is a series of how many injections?

A health care provider who releases medical records without proper patient authorization may face civil liability. criminal liability. a lawsuit to recover damages. 1 and 2 only. 1, 2, and 3.

Drinking only clean water is a guideline for the prevention of what?