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71.
Nancy terminally ill and has requested that all life-support systems : 1176004
71.
Nancy is terminally ill and has requested that all life-support systems be removed. She is requesting
A.
passive euthanasia.
B.
active euthanasia.
C.
pain-killing drugs.
D.
a power of attorney.
72.
Gerald intentionally gave his terminally ill wife an overdose of pills that caused her death. Gerald engaged in
A.
passive euthanasia.
B.
active euthanasia.
C.
intentional euthanasia.
D.
accidental euthanasia.
73.
Advanced directives, often called “living wills,” which are written while patients are still competent to make their own decisions, specify provisions with regard to all of the following EXCEPT
A.
organ donation.
B.
relief of pain.
C.
mechanical respiration.
D.
time and method that you wish for your death.
74.
Lucas is 94 years old and his children have all passed away. He is concerned that the doctors will not honor his wishes at the end and wants his granddaughter to be able to make decisions. Lucas should encourage her to
A.
develop a relationship with his doctor now so the doctor will listen later.
B.
keep a copy of his living will handy.
C.
go and get a medical durable power of attorney.
D.
create a fuss at the hospital to get people to listen to her.
75.
Although the American Medical Association opposes physician aid in dying because it is against the doctor’s oath to “do no harm,” doctors can
A.
give aid if a patient puts it in writing.
B.
allow hospital personnel to direct the aid under their guidance.
C.
give drugs that will shorten a life in order to relieve pain.
D.
disconnect equipment that has no possibility of bringing the patient back to a conscious state.
76.
Having a medical durable power of attorney prior to being admitted to the hospital would be most beneficial to
A.
Jenna, who is in the emergency room.
B.
Pablo, who is in surgery.
C.
Annie, who is in a coma.
D.
Stan, who broke both his arm and his leg.
77.
Emille has voiced his concern regarding the assisted suicide proposed by his mother’s doctor. Emille feels that the doctor’s recommendation stems from the knowledge that his mother is poor. Emille’s concern reflects which argument against assisted suicide?
A.
Medical
B.
Ethical
C.
Legal
D.
All of these
78.
Ethical arguments against assisted suicide include
A.
concern for the protection of the disadvantaged.
B.
belief that adult children should not be a part of the decision.
C.
concern for the protection of all older adults.
D.
All of these
79.
The state of Oregon passed the Oregon Death with Dignity Act in 1997, and a failed attempt to overturn it was made by Attorney General John Ashcroft in 2002. This law states that
A.
mentally competent patients who have fewer than six months to live can request a lethal prescription from their doctor after all alternatives have been explored.
B.
patients have the right to request lethal medication at any time.
C.
patients’ families can request lethal doses of medication for loved ones.
D.
doctors have the right to decide when lethal medications are appropriate to initiate death.
80.
According to your text, _________ of Americans favor euthanasia for a patient who is incurably ill and wants to die.
A.
25%
B.
50%
C.
75%
D.
90%
81.
What were the biggest fears that the Oregon patients had about the end of life experience?
A.
Loss of autonomy and bodily functions
B.
Pain
C.
Family financial loss
D.
Family involvement and suffering
82.
According to your text, about how many Americans support a terminally ill person’s right to decide whether or not to be kept alive?
A.
25%
B.
55%
C.
85%
D.
99%
83.
Belinda, a 64-year-old female, has been asked to record her autobiography and construct her family tree. More than likely, Belinda is engaging in
A.
life review therapy.
B.
ageism counseling.
C.
ego identity reconstruction.
D.
passive euthanasia.
84.
Life review therapy includes all of the following EXCEPT
A.
use of scrapbooks.
B.
constructing a family tree.
C.
reading old letters from family and friends.
D.
attending regular church services.
85.
Oscar has been mentally reliving his life, examining both the positive and negative aspects of the life he has led. Oscar is engaging in a
A.
life history.
B.
life remembrance.
C.
life review.
D.
life chronicle.
86.
Kübler-Ross states that in the overall process of death,
A.
those who had purpose in life had the least fear of death.
B.
facing the reality of death is key to living a meaningful life.
C.
those who have little purpose in life have little fear of death.
D.
avoiding a focus on the reality of death makes life more pleasant and meaningful.
87.
A life review is
A.
a process that enables a person to see the significance of his or her life.
B.
the process of telling family stories so they won’t be lost.
C.
the work to find closure by saying what you need to say to family members before it is too late.
D.
the cause of most serious depression in old people when they see what their life has been.
88.
The textbook states, “Even dying can be a ______ experience.”
A.
developmental
B.
wonderful
C.
painful
D.
bitter
89.
According to your text, a “good death” would include all of the following EXCEPT
A.
making time for those closest to us.
B.
achieving a sense of self-worth.
C.
a readiness to let go.
D.
firm resistance to the end.
