Question 1

A document that states one does not want medical intervention to be kept alive if the quality of life is not good or hope for recovery is dismal is called

Accepted Answer

A) a holographic will. 
B) a legal will. 
C) a living will. 
D) a deadly will.

Question 2

Distinguish between issues of "what can be done" and "what should be done" in real-life medical situations.

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Question 3

Medical ethics

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A) gives answers. 
B) poses pros and cons of an issue. 
C) focuses on the pros of the issues clearly for all to see. 
D) focuses on the cons of the issues clearly for all to argue about.

Question 4

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.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true ?

Accepted Answer

A) Passive euthanasia does not hasten the death of a dying patient. 
B) In the United States, mercy killing is not considered murder. 
C) All forms of active euthanasia are not illegal in the United States. 
D) Suicide and self-deliverance are considered to be the same under most state laws.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a concern in using the human body and parts in medical research and training?

Accepted Answer

A) Lacks approval of all segments of society 
B) Medically unnecessary 
C) Violates patient's rights and dignity 
D) Beneficial to society

Question 7

Discuss some of the problems affecting human transplantations.

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Question 8

Medically assisted suicide would be supported by

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A) people who adopt a quality-of-life philosophy. 
B) people who adopt a sanctity-of-life philosophy. 
C) people who favor active euthanasia 
D) people who adopt a quality-of-life philosophy and people who favor active euthanasia.

Question 9

Active, voluntary euthanasia is legal in

Accepted Answer

A) the United States. 
B) the United Kingdom. 
C) the Netherlands. 
D) Denmark.

Question 10

Provide arguments for and against the establishment of a national registration of live donors?

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Question 11

What factors do not contribute to poor outcomes when physicians and other health care professionals do not talk with each other and are unclear with families regarding decisions with patients who are dying?

Accepted Answer

A) Professional 
B) Systemic 
C) Emotion regulation 
D) Personal

Question 12

In the United States, individuals have to give permission for organ donation. Which of the following is not a way to give permission?

Accepted Answer

A) When they apply for a driver's license 
B) When the create a living will 
C) When they die, a family member can do it for them with a durable power of attorney 
D) When they are born, their parents can decide for them

Question 13

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) Compassion and Choices 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 states to assist another to commit suicide.

Question 14

How many organ transplants are performed daily in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Less than 10 
B) Less than 50 
C) Approximately 100 
D) Approximately 500

Question 15

The "Living Will" 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 adopt a quality-of-life philosophy, sanctity-of-life philosophy, and who favor passive euthanasia.

Exam 8: Biomedical Issues and Euthanasia