Question 1

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

A)   advanced directives
B)   biological life
C)   cognitive sapient state
D)   palliative care
E)   biographical lifeF)  parens patriaeG)  substituted-judgment standardH)  clear and convincing evidence standardI)  mercy killingJ)  best-interest standardK)  voluntary euthanasiaL)  ordinary and extraordinary careM)  involuntary euthanasiaN)  passive euthanasiaO)  personhoodP) D) and N)
Q) C) and N)

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)   advanced directives
B)   biological life
C)   cognitive sapient state
D)   palliative care
E)   biographical lifeF)  parens patriaeG)  substituted-judgment standardH)  clear and convincing evidence standardI)  mercy killingJ)  best-interest standardK)  voluntary euthanasiaL)  ordinary and extraordinary careM)  involuntary euthanasiaN)  passive euthanasiaO)  personhoodP) E) and M)
Q) C) and M)

Question 3

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

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Question 4

Defend or refute the use of personhood criteria in making withholding and withdrawing decisions.

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Question 5

____________ care is that which is considered required.

Accepted Answer

A)   ordinary
B)   customary
C)   extraordinary
D)   compliantE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

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

A)   advanced directives
B)   biological life
C)   cognitive sapient state
D)   palliative care
E)   biographical lifeF)  parens patriaeG)  substituted-judgment standardH)  clear and convincing evidence standardI)  mercy killingJ)  best-interest standardK)  voluntary euthanasiaL)  ordinary and extraordinary careM)  involuntary euthanasiaN)  passive euthanasiaO)  personhoodP) F) and G)
Q) D) and M)

Question 7

_______________ is defined as ceasing therapies that prolong life so that death can occur.

Accepted Answer

A)   Mercy killing
B)   Active euthanasia
C)   Involuntary euthanasia
D)   Passive euthanasiaE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Several critical aspects were reinforced by the Supreme Court's decision in the Nancy Cruzan case, including that nutrition and hydration may be withheld when:

Accepted Answer

A)   the patient determines he or she no longer wants to live
B)   the state determines the patient's quality of life has a negative value
C)   the patient's family requests it
D)   the treatment is futile and there is no possibility of benefitE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Essentially, the best interest standard ...

Question 10

The _________________ standard most often takes into account such tangible factors as harms and benefits, physical, and fiscal risks.

Accepted Answer

A)   best interest
B)   mercy killing
C)   personhood
D)   substituted judgmentE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)   advanced directives
B)   biological life
C)   cognitive sapient state
D)   palliative care
E)   biographical lifeF)  parens patriaeG)  substituted-judgment standardH)  clear and convincing evidence standardI)  mercy killingJ)  best-interest standardK)  voluntary euthanasiaL)  ordinary and extraordinary careM)  involuntary euthanasiaN)  passive euthanasiaO)  personhoodP) A) and H)
Q) A) and I)

Question 12

Defend or refute the withdrawal of hydration and nutrition on the basis that they represent extraordinary care.

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Exam 9: Decisions at the End of Life

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

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The _________________ standard most often takes into account such tangible factors as harms and benefits, physical, and fiscal risks.

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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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____________ care is that which is considered required.

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Several critical aspects were reinforced by the Supreme Court's decision in the Nancy Cruzan case, including that nutrition and hydration may be withheld when:

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Defend or refute the use of personhood criteria in making withholding and withdrawing decisions.

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

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Defend or refute the withdrawal of hydration and nutrition on the basis that they represent extraordinary care.

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

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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?

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

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_______________ is defined as ceasing therapies that prolong life so that death can occur.

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Exam 9: Decisions at the End of Life

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

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The _________________ standard most often takes into account such tangible factors as harms and benefits, physical, and fiscal risks.

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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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____________ care is that which is considered required.

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Several critical aspects were reinforced by the Supreme Court's decision in the Nancy Cruzan case, including that nutrition and hydration may be withheld when:

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Defend or refute the use of personhood criteria in making withholding and withdrawing decisions.

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

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Defend or refute the withdrawal of hydration and nutrition on the basis that they represent extraordinary care.

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

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

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