Question 1

The practice of ending life for the reasons of mercy is known as

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Euthanasia is defined as the act of intentionally ending a person's life in order to relieve suffering and is considered a controversial topic in the field of medical ethics. Socioethics refers to the study of ethical issues related to the design, conduct, and outcomes of social research, while bioethics is a branch of ethics that focuses on ethical issues arising from advances in medicine and biology. Advance directive refers to a legal document that specifies what actions should be taken for an individual's health if they are no longer able to make decisions for themselves.

Question 2

Dr.Jack Kevorkian assisting in the suicide of a terminally ill person is an example of

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Dr. Jack Kevorkian assisting in the suicide of a terminally ill person is an example of active euthanasia, as he actively facilitated the death of the patient.

Question 3

When a person's cortical functioning ceases,but brainstem activity continues,a person is said to be in a

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When a person's cortical functioning ceases, but brainstem activity continues, they are said to be in a persistent vegetative state. This means that the person is unconscious and shows no signs of awareness or response to external stimuli, but their brainstem is still functioning to control basic bodily functions like breathing and heartbeat. This is different from a coma, where brainstem activity may also be impaired. Brain death, on the other hand, refers to the complete and irreversible cessation of all brain function, including the brainstem. A psychological fugue refers to a dissociative disorder in which a person experiences amnesia and may travel or wander, often assuming a new identity.

Question 4

Which of the following is not an example of active euthanasia?

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Question 5

A lack of heartbeat and respiration are the only criteria for

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Clinical death is defined by the absence of heartbeat and respiration.

Question 6

Durable power of attorney makes one's wishes about the use of life support known and it includes

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A durable power of attorney allows an individual to appoint someone to make decisions on their behalf, including healthcare decisions, if they become incapacitated.

Question 7

Withholding medical treatment is a form of

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Withholding medical treatment is a form of passive euthanasia, as it involves a decision to not provide or withdraw treatment with the intention of allowing the natural disease process to take its course. Active euthanasia involves a deliberate action to end a person's life, while homicidal euthanasia and medical euthanasia are not commonly recognized terms in medical ethics.

Question 8

Mary wonders what it will be like to die.This is an example of death as

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Mary wondering what it will be like to die suggests that she sees death as a mystery, as she is unsure of what to expect or what it entails.

Question 9

The concept of death

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The concept of death varies across cultures, with different beliefs and practices regarding the afterlife, mourning, and burial. While some cultures may view death as a natural and inevitable part of life, others may see it as a transition to a spiritual realm or reincarnation. Therefore, it is not very similar across cultures, nor completely unknown in any societies, and not a purely Westernized abstraction.

Question 10

Removing the feeding tube of person in a persistent vegetative state is a form of

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Removing the feeding tube of a person in a persistent vegetative state is considered a form of passive euthanasia, as it involves withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment rather than actively administering a lethal substance or intervention.

Question 11

Cindy was in an accident 10 years ago.Since the accident her cortex has ceased to function,however her brain stem has continued to function.This allows her to breath on her own.This is an example of a

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Cindy's condition is an example of a persistent vegetative state, where the brain stem continues to function and control basic life-sustaining functions such as breathing, but higher brain function and cognition are severely impaired or absent. A coma would imply complete loss of consciousness, while a psychological fugue involves a period of amnesia where the individual may travel and assume a new identity. Brain death would imply complete cessation of brain function, including the brain stem.

Question 12

The deliberate ending of someone's life because they have a terminal illness is called

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Active euthanasia involves intentionally taking action to cause the death of a terminally ill patient, whereas passive euthanasia involves withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment. Homicidal euthanasia and medical euthanasia are not commonly used terms in discussing end-of-life care.

Question 13

Worrying about who will care for your family is an example of death as

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Worrying about who will care for your family is an example of death as a fear and anxiety because it is a common fear or worry that individuals have regarding their own mortality and the impact it may have on their loved ones.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of death as an analogy?

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"Dead as a door nail" is a common analogy for death in English language.

Question 15

The study of issues such as euthanasia is called

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The study of issues related to healthcare, medical research, and medical technology is known as bioethics. Euthanasia is one of the most controversial issues within the realm of bioethics. Psychoethics and medethics are not commonly used terms, and socioethics generally refers to the study of moral issues within society as a whole rather than specifically within the context of healthcare.

Question 16

Withholding chemotherapy from a cancer patient could be a form of

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Withholding chemotherapy from a cancer patient is considered a form of passive euthanasia, as it involves intentionally and knowingly allowing the patient to die by not providing life-sustaining treatment. Active euthanasia, on the other hand, involves taking deliberate actions to end a patient's life, such as administering a lethal injection. Homicidal euthanasia is not a recognized term, and medical euthanasia could refer to either active or passive euthanasia in a medical setting.

Question 17

There are 8 criteria of brain death.For brain death to be declared,how many criteria must be met?

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All 8 criteria must be met for brain death to be declared. These criteria include a coma with no response, absence of brainstem reflexes, absence of breathing, absence of spontaneous movements, flat EEG, absence of circulation to the brain, absence of reflexes in the eyes, and absence of brain activity when tested with imaging.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of death as an image?

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Tombstones are a visual representation or image associated with death, unlike mortality rates, phrases, or events like funerals.

Question 19

Which of the following is not an official criterion for determining brain death?

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