This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through September, Chapter 17: Patrick, Chapter 18: Armando, Chapter 19: The Committee.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the financial administrator's job unpopular?
(a) Because she sometimes has to say no to doctors' requests.
(b) Because she has to admit that there are limitations to what the hospital can afford.
(c) Because she has to deal with the insurance companies.
(d) Because she must weigh morality and financial costs.

2. In August, from what does Patrick increasingly suffer?
(a) Heart problems.
(b) The side effects of his antibiotics.
(c) Aches and pains.
(d) Seizures.

3. How is Armando's social worker described?
(a) Not very emotional, but extremely competent.
(b) Neither emotionally invested nor competent.
(c) Not very competent, but emotionally invested in her clients.
(d) Both emotionally invested, and extremely competent.

4. What happened to the Advani family?
(a) Their son died because Hermann refused to finance his care.
(b) They held a fundraiser to help offset the costs of their son's care.
(c) Hermann had to cut them off and send them to another hospital.
(d) Hermann was able to finance all of their care, and treat their son for free.

5. What is the biggest risk involving Patrick's IV line?
(a) It can get infected.
(b) It is very expensive to maintain.
(c) It can interfere with his breathing.
(d) It needs to be closely monitored.