Living will is defined as:

• A. A document detailing your finances after death
• B. Your written expression of how you want to be treated in certain medical circumstances
• C. A document for appointing a medical proxy
• D. A statement documenting your organ donation preferences

Answer: (B)

The main idea tested is that a living will is an advance directive that records your preferences for medical treatment in situations where you cannot communicate. It typically specifies which life-sustaining or other medical interventions you would want or refuse in certain circumstances, guiding clinicians and family to honor your values when you’re unable to speak for yourself. This document focuses on medical care decisions, not finances or estate matters. It also isn’t the tool for appointing someone to make decisions for you—that’s a durable power of attorney for healthcare. Organ donation preferences may be captured elsewhere, but the living will’s primary purpose is treatment choices.