Of the following, which would be the BEST example of active euthanasia?
A) disconnecting a patient's ventilator
B) opting not to perform CPR on a person in cardiac arrest
C) administering a shot of a medication designed to stop someone's heart
D) withholding food from a patient in a persistent vegetative state

Question

Of the following, which would be the BEST example of active euthanasia?​
A) ​disconnecting a patient's ventilator
B) opting not to perform CPR on a person in cardiac arrest​
C) administering a shot of a medication designed to stop someone's heart​
D) withholding food from a patient in a persistent vegetative state​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Administering a shot of medication designed to stop someone's heart is an intentional act to end that person's life, which is an example of active euthanasia. The other options may be considered passive euthanasia or withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment.

Of the Following, Which Would Be the BEST Example of Active