Question 1

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) in the United States "mercy killing" is considered murder 
B) all forms of active euthanasia are illegal in the United States 
C) the Hemlock society supports the right of any individual to take his or her own life through suicide regardless of motivation 
D) it is a felony in most U.S.states to assist another to commit suicide 
E) none of the above 
A) in the United States "mercy killing" is considered murder 
B) all forms of active euthanasia are illegal in the United States 
C) the Hemlock society supports the right of any individual to take his or her own life through suicide regardless of motivation 
D) it is a felony in most U.S.states to assist another to commit suicide 
E) none of the above C

Question 2

The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act to help answer questions concerning transplantations has been adopted by ____ states.

Accepted Answer

A) 15 
B) 32 
C) 50 
D) 48 
E) no state has yet adopted the act 
A) 15 
B) 32 
C) 50 
D) 48 
E) no state has yet adopted the act C

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) the Hemlock Society considers suicide and self-deliverance to be the same 
B) the Hemlock Society supports the right of active, rational, and voluntary euthanasia for all terminal patients 
C) the Hemlock Society supports the right of any individual to take his or her own life through suicide regardless of motivation 
D) the former name of the Hemlock Society was the British Voluntary Euthanasia Society 
E) none of the above 
A) the Hemlock Society considers suicide and self-deliverance to be the same 
B) the Hemlock Society supports the right of active, rational, and voluntary euthanasia for all terminal patients 
C) the Hemlock Society supports the right of any individual to take his or her own life through suicide regardless of motivation 
D) the former name of the Hemlock Society was the British Voluntary Euthanasia Society 
E) none of the above B

Question 4

Medically assisted suicide would be supported by:

Accepted Answer

A) people who adopt a "quality of life" philosophy 
B) people who adopt a "sanctity of life" philosophy 
C) people who favor passive euthanasia 
D) people who favor active euthanasia 
E) a and d 
A) people who adopt a "quality of life" philosophy 
B) people who adopt a "sanctity of life" philosophy 
C) people who favor passive euthanasia 
D) people who favor active euthanasia 
E) a and d

Question 5

Presently, the number one reason for non-donation of an organ is denial of consent by the donor's family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The right of patients to refuse or discontinue treatment is now an acknowledged aspect of American Medicine.True

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

People favoring a "sanctity of life" philosophy, would oppose active euthanasia.True

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Department of Transportation has traditionally used human cadavers to measure the effectiveness of various crash protective devices in automobile collisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The United States' euthanasia society supports the right of any individual to take his or her own life through suicide regardless of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The "Living Will" is an instrument which reflects an active euthanasia perspective.False

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Physician assisted suicide is legal in the United States only in Oregon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Active voluntary euthanasia is legal in the Neteherlands, Belgium, France, and Hungary.
Multiple-Choice Questions

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Withholding "extraordinary" life support would be supported by:

Accepted Answer

A) people who adopt a "quality of life" philosophy 
B) people who adopt a "sanctity of life" philosophy 
C) people who favor passive euthanasia 
D) all of the above 
E) only b and c 
A) people who adopt a "quality of life" philosophy 
B) people who adopt a "sanctity of life" philosophy 
C) people who favor passive euthanasia 
D) all of the above 
E) only b and c

Question 14

Presently 75 percent of women choosing abortion agree to donate fetal tissues which are later exchanged for "site fee" rent for laboratory space where technicians perform their dissections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) passive euthanasia may hasten the death of a dying patient. 
B) in the United States "mercy killing" is considered murder. 
C) all forms of active euthanasia are illegal in the United States. 
D) suicide and self-deliverance are considered to be the same by most state laws in the United States. 
E) all of the above 
A) passive euthanasia may hasten the death of a dying patient. 
B) in the United States "mercy killing" is considered murder. 
C) all forms of active euthanasia are illegal in the United States. 
D) suicide and self-deliverance are considered to be the same by most state laws in the United States. 
E) all of the above

Question 16

There is a company in the United States that currently sends letters to people who have declared bankruptcy and offers them $45,000, plus expenses, to donate a kidney.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All people why are committed to a "sanctity of life" perspective agree that "ordinary" life support (such as forced feeding of food and water) should never be withdrawn from dying patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Active voluntary euthanasia includes:

Accepted Answer

A) PAS 
B) MRI 
C) AVE 
D) CPR 
E) a and c of the above 
A) PAS 
B) MRI 
C) AVE 
D) CPR 
E) a and c of the above

Question 19

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the "sanctity of life" perspective on euthanasia?

Accepted Answer

A) it would oppose active euthanasia 
B) it would have a built in bias against the disabled and mentally impaired 
C) it would reject suicide and self-deliverance 
D) it would contend that all "natural" life has intrinsic meaning and should be appreciated as a divine gift 
E) it would support the Hippocratic tradition in medicine 
A) it would oppose active euthanasia 
B) it would have a built in bias against the disabled and mentally impaired 
C) it would reject suicide and self-deliverance 
D) it would contend that all "natural" life has intrinsic meaning and should be appreciated as a divine gift 
E) it would support the Hippocratic tradition in medicine

Question 20

Xenotransplantation refers to the use of animal organs for transplantation puroposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act to help answer questions concerning transplantations has been adopted by ____ states.

Which of the following statements is true?

Medically assisted suicide would be supported by:

Presently, the number one reason for non-donation of an organ is denial of consent by the donor's family.

The right of patients to refuse or discontinue treatment is now an acknowledged aspect of American Medicine.True

People favoring a "sanctity of life" philosophy, would oppose active euthanasia.True

The Department of Transportation has traditionally used human cadavers to measure the effectiveness of various crash protective devices in automobile collisions.

The United States' euthanasia society supports the right of any individual to take his or her own life through suicide regardless of motivation.

The "Living Will" is an instrument which reflects an active euthanasia perspective.False

Physician assisted suicide is legal in the United States only in Oregon.

Active voluntary euthanasia is legal in the Neteherlands, Belgium, France, and Hungary. Multiple-Choice Questions

Withholding "extraordinary" life support would be supported by:

Presently 75 percent of women choosing abortion agree to donate fetal tissues which are later exchanged for "site fee" rent for laboratory space where technicians perform their dissections.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

There is a company in the United States that currently sends letters to people who have declared bankruptcy and offers them $45,000, plus expenses, to donate a kidney.

All people why are committed to a "sanctity of life" perspective agree that "ordinary" life support (such as forced feeding of food and water) should never be withdrawn from dying patients.

Active voluntary euthanasia includes:

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the "sanctity of life" perspective on euthanasia?

Xenotransplantation refers to the use of animal organs for transplantation puroposes.

Studying Dying, Death, and Berevement

The American Experience of Death

Growing up With Death

Perspectives on Death and Life After Death

The Dying Process

Living With Dying

Dying in the American Health-Care System

Suicide

Diversity in Death Rituals

The Business of Dying

The Legal Aspects of Dying

Coping With Loss

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Exam 8: Biomedical Issues and Euthanasia

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act to help answer questions concerning transplantations has been adopted by ____ states.

Which of the following statements is true?

Medically assisted suicide would be supported by:

Presently, the number one reason for non-donation of an organ is denial of consent by the donor's family.

The right of patients to refuse or discontinue treatment is now an acknowledged aspect of American Medicine.True

People favoring a "sanctity of life" philosophy, would oppose active euthanasia.True

The Department of Transportation has traditionally used human cadavers to measure the effectiveness of various crash protective devices in automobile collisions.

The United States' euthanasia society supports the right of any individual to take his or her own life through suicide regardless of motivation.

The "Living Will" is an instrument which reflects an active euthanasia perspective.False

Physician assisted suicide is legal in the United States only in Oregon.

Active voluntary euthanasia is legal in the Neteherlands, Belgium, France, and Hungary. Multiple-Choice Questions

Withholding "extraordinary" life support would be supported by:

Presently 75 percent of women choosing abortion agree to donate fetal tissues which are later exchanged for "site fee" rent for laboratory space where technicians perform their dissections.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

There is a company in the United States that currently sends letters to people who have declared bankruptcy and offers them $45,000, plus expenses, to donate a kidney.

All people why are committed to a "sanctity of life" perspective agree that "ordinary" life support (such as forced feeding of food and water) should never be withdrawn from dying patients.

Active voluntary euthanasia includes:

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the "sanctity of life" perspective on euthanasia?

Xenotransplantation refers to the use of animal organs for transplantation puroposes.

Studying Dying, Death, and Berevement

The American Experience of Death

Growing up With Death

Perspectives on Death and Life After Death

The Dying Process

Living With Dying

Dying in the American Health-Care System

Suicide

Diversity in Death Rituals

The Business of Dying

The Legal Aspects of Dying

Coping With Loss

Grieving Throughout the Lifecycle

Filters