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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. When does the ethics committee usually meet?
(a) When an end-of-life issue arises.
(b) When a patient's family asks them for help.
(c) Once per week.
(d) At the beginning of each fiscal year.

2. What does the hospital do for Fran?
(a) They prop her up, head below her feet.
(b) They sew her cervix closed.
(c) They make her do Kegel exercises.
(d) They give her more drugs.

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

4. How do Fran and Carey feel about their hospital doctor?
(a) They think she is incompetent.
(b) They find her cold and businesslike.
(c) They connect with her.
(d) They don't feel that she has their best interests in mind.

5. How much do Jake and Taylor weigh?
(a) Between four and five pounds.
(b) Less than two pounds.
(c) Between two and three pounds.
(d) Between three and four pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What status is Patrick given by the committee?

2. What is the biggest risk involving Patrick's IV line?

3. What has gone wrong that might induce premature labor for Fran?

4. What is wrong with Taylor and Jake?

5. Who are Fran and Carey Poarch?

(see the answer key)

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