Euthanasia Quiz 5

Kim Garcia

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  1. A physician's order for DNR in a patient chart is an example of:

    2. Your answer:
    passive euthanasia
    active euthanasia
    palliative care
    hospice care

  2. The word "euthanasia" means:

    3. Your answer:
    right-to-die
    suicide
    good death
    mercy killing

  3. Which of the following is an example of active euthanasia?

    4. Your answer:
    A cancer patient refuses chemotherapy
    A cancer patient takes an intentional overdose
    A husband gives his terminally ill wife an overdose
    2 & 3

  4. Hospice care involves which of the following?

    5. Your answer:
    skin care and turning the patient
    symptomatic care and pain relief
    communication and psychosocial care
    all of the above

  5. Which of the following is an example of active euthanasia?

    6. Your answer:
    A doctor 's order makes a patient DNR
    A cancer patient takes an intentional overdose
    A husband gives his terminally ill wife an overdose
    2 & 3

  6. The goal of the Moyer's on Dying PBS Website is best described by which of the following?

    7. Your answer:
    dying without pain
    maintaining meaning throughout life
    understanding death
    dying without fear

  7. In a few sentances (maximum of 3) give a utilitarian argument for adopting the right to die.

    8. Your answer:

  8. In a few sentances (3) give a duty oriented argument for adopting the right to die.

    9. Your answer:

  9. Your best insurance against being connected to life-support while suffering from a terminal illness comes from which of the following?

    10. Your answer:
    a living will
    telling your family physician about your feelings
    talking with your family & friends
    all of the above

  10. In a few sentances, describe the health care communities current postion regarding active and passive euthanasia. (Not your opinion.)

    11. Your answer:

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