Exam 6: End-Of-Life Issues and Decisions

In the medical management of pain,what rule states that a harmful effect of treatment,even if it results in death,is permissible if the harm is not intended and occurs as a side effect of a beneficial action?

Which act allows physicians to prescribe lethal medication to terminally ill patients?

All of the following occurred with Karen Ann Quinlan EXCEPT

In which of the following is the individual's right to autonomy violated?

According to the laws of intestate succession,when no surviving heirs can be found,then proceeds from the estate go to

The living will is a

Personal autonomy is restricted when passengers on an airline are required to wear seat belts.

What position did the state of Missouri initially take in the Nancy Beth Cruzan case?

Statistics show that most people die without leaving a will.

How can a will be amended?

Currently,physician-assisted death is permitted by legislation enacted in

Which state was the first to give legal recognition to the living will?

In the United States,the first insurance company was established

Living wills contain physician orders and must be followed by emergency medical technicians.

What is a state of profound unconsciousness lasting a few days or weeks?

What year did informed consent achieve formal legal definition?

An advanced directive is best defined as

Three principles of medical ethics are

The Patient Self-Determination Act requires providers of services under Medicare and Medicaid to do which of the following?

If a person dies without leaving a valid will,his or her property will be distributed according to