HS PCH Unit Review

At what age in NC is a parent not allowed to reverse their child's decision to be an organ donor?

• 16

• 17

• 18

• All of the above

Who can be an organ donor?

• newborns

• elderly

• individuals with HIV

• All of the above

What is the maximum number of lives that one organ donor can possibly save?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

How can someone in NC register as an organ donor?

• at the DMV when getting one's driver's license

• in one's will

• at www.donatelifenc.org

• all of the above

How many lives can be enhanced by one organ donor?

• 25

• 50

• 75

• 100

Can someone possibly be an organ donor if they did not register as one when alive?

• Never

• Yes, the next of kin of the person who died can decide to donate their deceased relative's organs

• Only if the person who died is over 18 years old

• Only if the person who died signed a document indicating they wanted to donate their organs

How can someone donate their organs to further medical research?

• By making advance arrangements with a specific medical school or research program

• By registering with the DMV when getting their drivers' license

• By registering on donatelifenc.org

• By contacting the UNOS for the national transplant waiting list

Is it possible for an organ donor to still have an open casket funeral?

• Yes

• Never

• Only if their is a veil covering their face

• Only if they had 1 organ donated

What type of information will be given to the donor's family about the recipients of organs and tissues?

• Names

• General information, excluding names

• Phone numbers

• All of the above

Which of the following organs can be donated?

• heart

• liver

• lung

• all of the above