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The Transplant Quiz Show

The Transplant Quiz Show. True or False: There are age limits for donors . Deciding factor on whether a person can donate is their physical condition. Persons younger than 18 years of age must have a parent’s or guardian’s consent. False.

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The Transplant Quiz Show

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  1. The Transplant Quiz Show

  2. True or False:There are age limits for donors Deciding factor on whether a person can donate is their physical condition. Persons younger than 18 years of age must have a parent’s or guardian’s consent False

  3. How will people know I want to be an organ and tissue donor? Indicate your intent to be an organ donor on your driver’s license and/or carry a donor card Most important, discuss your decision with family members and loved ones!

  4. Even if I have it on license, how will I know my wishes will be carried out? In 2007, The Heart Prevails law was passed, making the heart on your license legal authorization for organ and eye donation Families cannot override their loved one’s decision if they are age 18 or order.

  5. Which organs can be transplanted? Liver and small intestine Pancreas Kidneys Heart and lungs All of the above

  6. Which tissues can be transplanted? Cornea Heart Valves Bone morrow and connective tissue Skin A, B, C, and D

  7. If I sign a donor card, I will not receive the same quality of medical care

  8. I will be able to have an open casket funeral.

  9. Who pays the costs for the organ donation? There are no charges for the organ The state The hospital Donor’s insurance Recipient’s insurance , Medicare, or Medicaid

  10. True or False: It is legal to sell my organs False The National Organ Transplant Act (Public Law 98-5070 makes ILLEGAL to sell human organs and tissues.

  11. How are organs distributed? There is a national donor network

  12. What criteria is used to match recipients to possible donors? Blood and tissue typing Medical urgency Time on the waiting list Geographical loction

  13. What do organ procurement organizations do? Evaluate potential donors Discuss donation with family and members Arrange for surgical removal of donated organs

  14. True or False: Non-resident aliens can donate and receive organs True! Organs are allocated according to medical need and not according to citizenship of the person receiving or donating them

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