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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. How often do patients' families follow the advice of the ethics committee?
(a) Usually.
(b) Always.
(c) Rarely.
(d) Never.

2. What is Patrick's central IV line for?
(a) It delivers morphine.
(b) It drains fluid from the area around his heart.
(c) It delivers the nutrients his body needs.
(d) It delivers antibiotics.

3. How does Armando's family feel about his condition?
(a) Due to a language barrier, they are unable to fully understand it.
(b) They are relieved that it isn't as bad as they feared.
(c) He is much worse than they had imagined.
(d) They are unaware of his condition.

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

5. What does Fran's obstetrician do for her at her last check-up?
(a) She tells Fran not to worry, the problem is not as serious as she thinks.
(b) She admits her to the hospital for observation.
(c) She recommends a Caesarian section.
(d) She gives Fran drugs, and sends her home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the babies is in worse health?

2. What ethical issue does the Committee debate focus on?

3. What status is Patrick given by the committee?

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

5. How long has Patrick been in and out of the hospital?

(see the answer key)

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