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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 does Teresa want to do?
(a) Cut funding for uninsured or underinsured patient care.
(b) Donate money to the pediatric wing of the hospital.
(c) Establish new guidelines for withdrawing life support from patients.
(d) Participate in the ethics committee at Hermann.

2. Why are the hospital staff concerned about Armando's care?
(a) They need special equipment to be able to care for him.
(b) They are unsure if they can provide the quality of care that he needs.
(c) They are not certain that their doctors are experienced enough to handle his case.
(d) With no prospect of recovery, they're not sure the cost of his care can be justified.

3. What is the main focus of the Ethics Committee?
(a) Handling malpractice complaints.
(b) Finding ways to help patients' families.
(c) The withdrawal of life support.
(d) Ensuring the ethical practices of doctors.

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

5. How long has Patrick been in and out of the hospital?
(a) The last two years.
(b) The last six months.
(c) His entire life.
(d) The last five years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What doctor do Fran and Carey meet when they get to the hospital?

2. Who raises the question of whether to withdraw Patrick's IV line?

3. How do Fran and Carey feel about their hospital doctor?

4. In what year did Teresa have her children?

5. What do the doctors have to do to Taylor and Jake?

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