Wisconsin CNA State Exam Vocabulary Practice

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What is a document that outlines the medical care preferences of a person in case of incapacity?

Life Support
Linen
Job Application
Living Will

The correct answer is: Living Will

A living will is a legal document that specifies an individual's medical care preferences in the event that they become incapacitated and are unable to communicate their decisions. It typically addresses various medical procedures and life-sustaining treatments the individual does or does not want to receive under certain circumstances, ensuring that their healthcare wishes are respected. In contrast, life support generally refers to the medical equipment and procedures used to sustain life in critically ill patients rather than a document outlining care preferences. Linen pertains to bed sheets and similar items used for comfort and does not relate to medical decisions. A job application is a form used by individuals seeking employment and bears no connection to healthcare directives or preferences regarding medical care. Therefore, the living will stands out as the appropriate document addressing the wishes of a person regarding their medical treatment in the event of incapacity.