Updated 2025
Which statement is accurate concerning the portability of advanced healthcare
directives ->>> CORRECT ANSWER In some cases if laws are similar a state will accept
an AHD written in another state RATIONALE Ensures continuity of patient wishes across
state lines when legally aligned.
Which of the following statements is accurate concerning advance healthcare directives
->>> CORRECT ANSWER Emergency medical technician cannot honor AHDs
RATIONALE EMTs follow local protocols; AHDs require physician oversight in acute
settings.
Advance healthcare directives AHDs are ->>> CORRECT ANSWER important for
everyone even those who are healthy RATIONALE Establishes autonomy and prevents
crisis decision-making for all adults.
Advance healthcare directives commonly cover ->>> CORRECT ANSWER ALL of the
Above: when a person would or would not want life prolonged, decisions about organ
donation, who can make healthcare decisions when person unable to do so RATIONALE
Comprehensive AHDs address end-of-life, organ donation, and surrogate decision-
making.
An advance healthcare directive ->>> CORRECT ANSWER affords legal immunity for
healthcare professionals from civil and criminal liability when it is followed in good faith
RATIONALE Protects providers acting in accordance with valid, clear directives.
Which of the following statements is true regarding pain management ->>> CORRECT
ANSWER is is easier to manage pain before it become severe RATIONALE Early
intervention prevents pain escalation and reduces total medication needs.
Which of the following is true about opioid use ->>> CORRECT ANSWER patients may
develop a tolerance for opioids over time and may need higher dosages for pain relief
RATIONALE Physiological tolerance requires dose adjustment under medical
supervision.
When caring for terminally ill patients you should ->>> CORRECT ANSWER consider
that larger doses of analgesia may be needed because of disease progression
RATIONALE Advanced illness increases pain threshold; comfort is priority in palliative
care.