Question 1

According to your text,_________ of Americans favor euthanasia for a patient who is incurably ill and wants to die.

Accepted Answer

The text states that "seventy-five percent of Americans favor euthanasia for a patient who is incurably ill and wants to die." Therefore, choice C) is the correct answer.

Question 2

Ethical arguments against assisted suicide include

Accepted Answer

Concern for the protection of the disadvantaged is a primary ethical argument against assisted suicide. Those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged in some way, such as the terminally ill, elderly, or individuals with disabilities, may feel pressured to end their lives prematurely if assisted suicide is legal and socially accepted. Protection of these vulnerable populations is an important ethical concern. Choices B and C are not accurate as they are not ethical arguments commonly used against assisted suicide.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The best choice is for Lucas to encourage his granddaughter to obtain a medical durable power of attorney. This legal document allows the designated person to make medical decisions on behalf of the patient if they become incapacitated or unable to make decisions. Having a living will is also important, but it does not give someone the authority to make decisions, only guidance on what the patient wants. Developing a relationship with the doctor may be helpful, but having a legal document in place is more important. Creating a fuss at the hospital is not constructive and will not help the situation.

Question 4

Many people who are treated in hospital emergency rooms for nonfatal,self-inflicted injuries were probably making suicide attempts,especially

Accepted Answer

Teenage girls have a higher likelihood of making nonfatal suicide attempts, which may result in treatment in emergency rooms for self-inflicted injuries. Research shows that they are also more likely to engage in self-harm behaviors.

Question 5

According to your text,survivors of people who take their own lives have been called

Accepted Answer

The text explicitly states that survivors of people who take their own lives have been called "suicide's other victims." The other choices are not mentioned in the text.

Question 6

Nancy is terminally ill and has requested that all life-support systems be removed.She is requesting

Accepted Answer

Nancy's request for the removal of life-support systems falls under passive euthanasia, which involves withholding or withdrawing treatment that will prolong the patient's life. This is a legal and ethical practice in cases where the patient has a terminal illness or irreversible condition and has expressed their desire to not be kept alive artificially. Active euthanasia, on the other hand, involves the deliberate administration of drugs to end the patient's life, which is illegal in most countries. Pain-killing drugs may be administered to alleviate the patient's suffering, but this does not address the issue of life support. A power of attorney is a legal authorization that designates someone to make decisions on behalf of the patient, but it is not relevant in this context.

Question 7

When Tanya asked the doctors to stop life-prolonging treatment of her dying mother and just make her comfortable so that she could die with dignity,she was asking for the doctors and health-care workers to take part in

Accepted Answer

Tanya is asking for passive euthanasia, which involves withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment in order to allow a patient to die naturally and with dignity. This is different from active euthanasia, which involves a deliberate act to end a patient's life, and assisted suicide, which involves providing the means for a patient to end their own life. Assisted murder is not a legal or ethical concept in healthcare.

Question 8

The U.S.Supreme Court has held that people are clearly within their constitutional rights if they

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Supreme Court has held that people have the right to refuse medical treatment, including life-sustaining measures, which is known as passive euthanasia. This means that people can request not to be kept alive through artificial means such as feeding tubes or ventilators. Active euthanasia, which involves taking action to intentionally end someone's life, is still illegal in most states. Choices A, B, and C are not specifically addressed as constitutional rights by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Question 9

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?

Accepted Answer

Emille's concern relates to an ethical argument against assisted suicide, specifically the concern that a doctor may be influenced by economic factors when recommending assisted suicide. The medical and legal arguments do not apply to Emille's concern.

Question 10

Having a medical durable power of attorney prior to being admitted to the hospital would be most beneficial to

Accepted Answer

A medical durable power of attorney allows someone else to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so yourself. This would be most beneficial to Annie, who is currently in a coma and unable to make medical decisions.

Question 11

Currently,suicide rates are highest for which population?

Accepted Answer

According to CDC data, suicide rates are highest among middle-aged adults (ages 45-65). While suicide rates among teenagers and emerging adults (ages 18-25) have also increased in recent years, the rate of suicide among middle-aged adults is consistently higher. Toddlers do not have the cognitive ability to understand or carry out suicide.

Question 12

Older white American men have the highest rates of suicide; older African-American men are much less likely to commit suicide partly because they

Accepted Answer

The answer of Older white American men have the highest...

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Advanced directives or living wills specify the medical treatments or procedures a patient wishes to have or avoid if they become unable to make their own decisions. However, they do not usually specify the time and method of death. This decision is often beyond the scope of the advanced directive and is considered a personal choice. The other options, such as organ donation, relief of pain, and mechanical respiration, are commonly addressed in advanced directives.

Question 14

Although the American Medical Association opposes physician aid in dying because it is against the doctor's oath to "do no harm," doctors can

Accepted Answer

Doctors can administer drugs that may hasten death if the primary intention is to relieve pain, which is considered ethically permissible under the principle of double effect.

Question 15

In just over half of the United States,parents who experienced a stillbirth have the legal right to

Accepted Answer

In just over half of the United States, parents who experienced a stillbirth have the legal right to obtain a birth certificate. This recognition can help parents through the grieving process and provide a sense of acknowledgement and closure. While seeking counseling or practicing a new religion may also be helpful, they are not necessarily guaranteed legal rights in every state.

Question 16

Caroline is a first-year teacher in a school where there have been several reported suicides among the student body in the past several years.Which of the following student behaviors should she watch for as a warning sign of potential suicide?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal from family or friends is a common warning sign of potential suicide. It is important for Caroline to be aware of any changes in behavior or social interactions among her students.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The Oregon Death with Dignity Act permits mentally competent patients who have fewer than six months to live to request a prescription for lethal medication from their doctor. The patient must have exhausted all other possible treatments, and two physicians must confirm the diagnosis and prognosis. The patient must also make repeated requests for the medication.

Question 18

The two groups that have the highest suicide rates in the United States are

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the two groups with the highest suicide rates in the United States are whites and Native Americans.

Question 19

Gerald intentionally gave his terminally ill wife an overdose of pills that caused her death.Gerald engaged in

Accepted Answer

Gerald engaged in active euthanasia, which involves deliberately causing the death of the individual.

Question 20

Deliberate action taken to shorten the life of a terminally ill person,in order to end suffering and allow death with dignity,is called

Accepted Answer

Active euthanasia involves a deliberate action to end the life of a suffering individual, such as administering a lethal dose of medication. This is different from passive euthanasia, which involves withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment, and assisted suicide, which involves providing the means for a person to end their own life but allowing them to take the final action themselves. Assisted murder is not a recognized term in the context of end-of-life care.

Quiz 19: Dealing With Death and Bereavement