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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through July, Chapter 11: The Cost of Care.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Methodist Hospital?
(a) A large, privately-funded hospital that deals with uninsured patients.
(b) A small, publicly-funded hospital that deals with uninsured patients.
(c) A small, privately-funded hospital that caters only to those who can pay cash for their care.
(d) The largest privately-funded hospital in the world.

2. Why does Patrick do things to his IV line?
(a) He doesn't like needles.
(b) Because he wants to die.
(c) So he can return to Hermann.
(d) He wants to be normal.

3. The courts revised the hospital founder's will to allow for what?
(a) A bigger percentage of pediatric patients.
(b) A different building site.
(c) Different financial arrangements.
(d) A different name for the hospital.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Lin, Randy and Cindy discuss at the beginning of Chapter 10?

2. What is the most important criterion of Patrick's status?

3. Why doesn't Patrick's doctor want to give him surgery?

4. How many people are at the meeting in Chapter 3?

5. What is causing Patrick excess suffering?

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