Question

a legal document granting a person the power to make specific health care decisions for you is called a
health care power of attorney.
power of attorney.
living will.
health care directive.
question 35 2.27 pts
a ______ is a legal document in which individuals specify their preferences for end-of-life medical care if they become mentally or physically disabled.
testamentary trust
testamentary will
living trust
living will

Explanation:

First Question (above Question 35)

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "health care power of attorney" specifically grants someone the power to make health - care decisions for you, matching the description.
• "power of attorney" is a more general legal authority (not just for health care).
• "living will" focuses on end - of - life medical treatment preferences (not on granting decision - making power to another person).
• "health care directive" is a broader term, and "health care power of attorney" is a more precise fit for the described document.

We examine each option:

• "testamentary trust" is related to managing assets after death, not end - of - life medical care.
• "testamentary will" (last will and testament) deals with distributing assets after death, not medical care preferences.
• "living trust" is for managing assets during one's life, not medical care.
• "living will" is a legal document where individuals state their end - of - life medical care preferences in case of disability, which matches the description.

Answer:

A. health care power of attorney.

Question 35