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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What status is the committee considering giving to Patrick?
(a) Priority status on the list of potential organ recipients.
(b) A recipient of pro bono charity care.
(c) High-priority care status.
(d) DNR, or "Do Not Resuscitate."

2. How much time has Patrick spent in the hospital?
(a) He has spent very little time in the hospital; most of his care is outpatient.
(b) He has spent a total of about one year in the hospital.
(c) He has spent more time in the hospital than out of it.
(d) He has spent a total of about five years in the hospital.

3. What is Teresa's profession?
(a) Pilot.
(b) Engineer.
(c) Pediatrician.
(d) Oncologist.

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

5. Which of the babies is in worse health?
(a) Doctors aren't sure.
(b) Jake.
(c) Both are about the same.
(d) Taylor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main focus of the Ethics Committee?

2. What is wrong with Taylor and Jake?

3. What is causing Patrick excess suffering?

4. What happens to Taylor?

5. How does Patrick feel about his condition?

(see the answer key)

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