The person who would take over if the primary cannot participate is the ...

• A. Primary proxy
• B. Secondary proxy
• C. Limited proxy
• D. General proxy

Answer: (B)

When planning medical decisions, there is often a backup surrogate in case the first choice can’t participate. The person who steps in if the primary proxy cannot participate is the secondary proxy. This designated backup ensures decisions can be made without delay, maintaining continuity of care when the primary proxy is unavailable. The primary proxy is the first in line to act; a limited proxy has authority restricted to specific tasks; a general proxy has broad authority but is not specifically the backup.