NATIONAL GUARDIANSHIP ASSOCIATION
EXAMINATION WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
You are the guardian of the estate and your client has a substantial
estate that you are responsible for. Which of the following persons may
you not employ to assist in managing the estate.
A. An attorney
B. Auctioneer
C. Your cousin who is a Financial Planner
D. Accountant - correct answer_
When the Guardian makes decision that reflect the ward's own values
and preferences, he/she is using the decision-making principle of
____________________
A. Substituted Judgment
B. Best Interest
C. Informed Consent
D. Fiduciary Responsibility - correct answer_
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Which of the following should the guardian choose when securing
services that provide the least restrictive alternative for the ward?
A. The alternative that best meets the ward's needs as determined by
professionals
B. The alternative that the guardian believes to be the least restrictive
C. The alternative that the ward wants
D. The alternative that the ward wants if it strikes a balance between
safety and independence. - correct answer_
Which of the following is NOT required for a person to give informed
consent.
A. The individual must be of legal age
B. The individual must be free of mental illness or cognitive impairment
C. The individual must be told and must understand the nature,
purpose, consequences, risks, benefits, and alternatives to the
proposed action.
D. The individual must give consent voluntarily. - correct answer_
When should the guardian NOT use the decision -making principle of
substituted judgment?
A. When the ward's preference is not the least restrictive alternative in
the opinion of the guardian.