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1. Brain death may refer to the irreversible cessation of all brain function, including the brain steam.

A. True B. False

2. According to the text, which of the following statements is most accurate?

A. Brain death determination must be made by a physician specialist during a recommended observation period of at least 2 hours. B. Brain death determination must be made by a physician specialist during a recommended observation period of at least 4 hours. C. Brain death determination must be made by a physician specialist during a recommended observation period of at least 5 hours. D. Brain death determination must be made by a physician specialist during a recommended observation period of at least 6 hours.

3. The terms brain death, “vegetative state,” and coma may be used interchangeably.

A. True B. False

4. A fellow health care professional has questions regarding potential organ donors. Which of the following informational points of interest should be communicated to the health care professional regarding potential organ donors?

A. Potential donors are typically identified by age. B. Potential donors are typically identified by certain “trigger events,” or clinical occurrences. C. Potential donors are typically identified by specific cardiac abnormalities. D. Potential donors are typically identified by the presence of a brain tumor and/or kidney disease.

5. Which of the following statements is most accurate?

A. Hypothermia is commonly encountered in the brain-dead patient - consequently, maintenance of body temperature lower than 35°C is important. B. Hypothermia is commonly encountered in the brain-dead patient - consequently, maintenance of body temperature greater than 35°C is important. C. Hypothermia is commonly encountered in the brain-dead patient - consequently, maintenance of body temperature is not required. D. Hypothermia is not commonly encountered in brain-dead patients.