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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through July, Chapter 4: Armando.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ethical issue does the Committee debate focus on?
(a) Whether withdrawing Patrick's life support is "giving up," or letting nature take its course.
(b) How Patrick should be told that his mother has decided to withdraw his life support.
(c) Whether Patrick should stay at the hospital, or go somewhere else.
(d) Whether it is right to withdraw life support if Patrick's mother can't pay, considering the hospital's already massive debt.

2. Which patient is the subject of the June chapter, Chapter 2?
(a) Patrick.
(b) Jake.
(c) Taylor.
(d) Fran.

3. What is the most important criterion of Patrick's status?
(a) He must be given the least expensive treatment option.
(b) He must be kept out of the treatment loop, so that he does not become upset.
(c) He must be kept comfortable.
(d) He must be allowed to participate in the discussion of his treatment options.

4. How long was Patrick's central IV line supposed to last?
(a) For the rest of his life.
(b) For just a short time.
(c) Indefinitely.
(d) For as long as he needed it.

5. Why are the doctors reluctant to install a new line for Patrick?
(a) It may exacerbate his condition.
(b) His family can't afford it.
(c) His insurance won't cover it.
(d) It would require very risky surgery.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Armando?

2. How is Oria Dismuke described?

3. What does Sally claim to be able to do?

4. How does Armando's family feel about his condition?

5. What status is the committee considering giving to Patrick?

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