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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through August, Chapter 12: Patrick, Chapter 13: Taylor, Chapter 14: The Committee, Chapter 15: Armando, Chapter 16: The Cost of Care.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Fran want to remove Taylor's ventilator?
(a) It appears to make Taylor uncomfortable.
(b) She wants to see if Taylor can breathe on her own.
(c) Their insurance won't cover it any longer.
(d) She doesn't want Taylor to live because she will have too many health problems.

2. What happened to Armando?
(a) He was walking, and was hit by a car.
(b) He was driving a car, and hit a tree.
(c) He was shot.
(d) He fell off of a ladder.

3. What do the doctors think Armando's chances of recovery are?
(a) Zero.
(b) Very low.
(c) Fairly high.
(d) Very high.

4. Who is Victoria Dimas?
(a) Armando's doctor.
(b) A cafeteria worker.
(c) The head nurse.
(d) Armando's mother.

5. Why doesn't Patrick's doctor want to give him surgery?
(a) He isn't sure that he is qualified to do it.
(b) He's not sure it's completely necessary.
(c) It is risky, and will only lead to a new infection.
(d) It is expensive, and his insurance won't cover it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Patrick is able to absorb even fewer nutrients due to what?

2. What does Patrick sometimes do to his IV line?

3. Why are the hospital staff concerned about Armando's care?

4. Who is Lee Zacharias?

5. What happens to Patrick at the end of Chapter 12?

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