Question 1

Match each item to the definition listed below
-Life that separates the living from the nonliving; life in this sense is not uniquely human but is that which we share with all other living things.?

Accepted Answer

Biological life refers to the basic life functions and processes that are common to all living organisms, distinguishing them from nonliving entities.

Question 2

Match each item to the definition listed below
-Life that is uniquely human, as defined by memories, relationships, desires, plans, sense of self?

Accepted Answer

Biographical life refers to life that is uniquely human, characterized by memories, relationships, desires, plans, and a sense of self.

Question 3

Match each item to the definition listed below
-Originates in English common law, whereby the king had the authority to act as guardian for persons with legal disabilities; in the U.S., this function belongs to the states?

Accepted Answer

Parens patriae is a legal doctrine that originated in English common law, where the king had the authority to act as guardian for those unable to care for themselves. In the U.S., this role is assumed by the states.

Question 4

Match each item to the definition listed below
-A proxy decision-making standard whereby the guardian is directed to make the decision compatible with the previous wishes of the individual?

Accepted Answer

The substituted-judgment standard is a proxy decision-making standard where the guardian makes decisions based on what the individual would have wanted, reflecting their previous wishes.

Question 5

Match each item to the definition listed below
-Care designed to provide relief from pain and suffering rather than cure?

Accepted Answer

Palliative care is focused on providing relief from pain and suffering rather than curing the underlying disease.

Question 6

Match each item to the definition listed below
-The call for a clear and convincing evidence standard in cases of withholding or withdrawing life-saving equipment has led to the increased use of these types of documents.?

Accepted Answer

Advanced directives are legal documents that allow individuals to outline their preferences for medical treatment in situations where they may not be able to communicate their wishes, such as in cases involving life-saving equipment decisions.

Question 7

Match each item to the definition listed below
-A condition in which the individual has the ability to reason?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive sapient state refers to a condition where an individual has the ability to reason, think, and understand.

Question 8

Match each item to the definition listed below
-A differentiation used to determine what level of care is required and what level of care is optional due to high costs, low effectiveness, or other criteria

Accepted Answer

Ordinary and extraordinary care is a differentiation used to determine what level of care is required and what level of care is optional due to high costs, low effectiveness, or other criteria.

Question 9

Match each item to the definition listed below
-A type of euthanasia in which the intent is to ease the dying process or end intractable pain

Accepted Answer

Voluntary euthanasia, also known as mercy killing, involves intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.

Question 10

Match each item to the definition listed below
-Actively assisting the process of death for someone who has requested assistance in the dying process

Accepted Answer

Voluntary euthanasia refers to the practice of actively assisting someone in the dying process at their request.

Question 11

Match each item to the definition listed below
-A proxy-decision making standard in which the guardian is directed to make the decision in the best interest of the individual; often used in cases in which the individual was never in a position to make an autonomous decision

Accepted Answer

The best-interest standard is a proxy-decision making standard where the guardian makes decisions based on what would be in the best interest of the individual, often used when the individual cannot make autonomous decisions.

Question 12

Match each item to the definition listed below
-The individual state in which one is accepted as having the criterion of humanity; an entity possessing moral standing, with legal rights and duties

Accepted Answer

Personhood refers to the state of being recognized as a person with moral and legal rights and duties.

Question 13

Match each item to the definition listed below
-Ceasing therapies that prolong life so that death can occur

Accepted Answer

Passive euthanasia refers to ceasing therapies that prolong life, allowing death to occur naturally.

Question 14

Match each item to the definition listed below
-Bringing about the death of someone suffering from terminal illness or intractable pain without the request or consent of the individual

Accepted Answer

Involuntary euthanasia refers to ending the life of a person suffering from a terminal illness or intractable pain without their request or consent.

Question 15

Discuss the two major arguments for the practice of euthanasia.

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Question 16

Differentiate between "life" as defined in either a biological or biographical sense.

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Question 17

Defend or refute the proposal that assisting a patient with euthanasia is compatible with the health specialist's patient advocacy duties.

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Question 18

Outline the rationale for the proposal to redefine death with a neocortical definition.

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Question 19

Differentiate between the best interest and substituted judgment proxy standards and give examples of which types of cases would be suitable for each standard.

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Question 20

Differentiate between a living will and a durable power of attorney and provide a rationale for selecting one of the methods.

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Quiz 9: Decisions at the End of Life

Match each item to the definition listed below -Life that separates the living from the nonliving; life in this sense is not uniquely human but is that which we share with all other living things.?

Match each item to the definition listed below -Life that is uniquely human, as defined by memories, relationships, desires, plans, sense of self?

Match each item to the definition listed below -Originates in English common law, whereby the king had the authority to act as guardian for persons with legal disabilities; in the U.S., this function belongs to the states?

Match each item to the definition listed below -A proxy decision-making standard whereby the guardian is directed to make the decision compatible with the previous wishes of the individual?

Match each item to the definition listed below -Care designed to provide relief from pain and suffering rather than cure?

Match each item to the definition listed below -The call for a clear and convincing evidence standard in cases of withholding or withdrawing life-saving equipment has led to the increased use of these types of documents.?

Match each item to the definition listed below -A condition in which the individual has the ability to reason?

Match each item to the definition listed below -A differentiation used to determine what level of care is required and what level of care is optional due to high costs, low effectiveness, or other criteria

Match each item to the definition listed below -A type of euthanasia in which the intent is to ease the dying process or end intractable pain

Match each item to the definition listed below -Actively assisting the process of death for someone who has requested assistance in the dying process

Match each item to the definition listed below -A proxy-decision making standard in which the guardian is directed to make the decision in the best interest of the individual; often used in cases in which the individual was never in a position to make an autonomous decision

Match each item to the definition listed below -The individual state in which one is accepted as having the criterion of humanity; an entity possessing moral standing, with legal rights and duties

Match each item to the definition listed below -Ceasing therapies that prolong life so that death can occur

Match each item to the definition listed below -Bringing about the death of someone suffering from terminal illness or intractable pain without the request or consent of the individual