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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Armando the night he left for Madisonville?
(a) He had an argument with his parents.
(b) He was shot.
(c) He got into a bar fight.
(d) His car was stolen.

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

3. What is Patrick's home like?
(a) He lives in a foster home.
(b) He lives with his grandmother in a small, dark house in the poorest part of town.
(c) He lives with his parents, in a comfortable home.
(d) He lives with his aunt and uncle, in a large house with a big yard.

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

5. What doctor do Fran and Carey meet when they get to the hospital?
(a) Sharon Crandell.
(b) Jane Reed.
(c) Lin Weeks.
(d) Eugene Adcock.

6. How old is Patrick Dismuke?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Seven.
(d) Twelve.

7. Who is looking at the note at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) Eugene Adcock.
(b) Sharon Crandell.
(c) Lin Weeks and her secretary.
(d) Javier and Sally.

8. How does Javier feel about Patrick?
(a) He thinks he is too demanding, and at times paranoid about his condition.
(b) He is attached to Patrick, and this burdens him because he is also responsible for all of the other children at the hospital.
(c) He is more attached to him than the other hospital staff.
(d) He is not sure if he thinks Patrick is spoiled, or simply attention-starved.

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

10. How do the members of the ethics committee feel about one another?
(a) They all know each other quite well, and are comfortable with speaking honestly and openly to each other.
(b) They are rarely together, and aren't comfortable with one another.
(c) They are suspicious of, and spread rumors about, one another.
(d) There are several members of the committee who refuse to work with some of the others.

11. How does Patrick feel about the hospital staff?
(a) He likes very few of them.
(b) He likes some, but not others.
(c) He likes them all.
(d) He is emotionally dependent on them.

12. What status is the committee considering giving to Patrick?
(a) High-priority care status.
(b) DNR, or "Do Not Resuscitate."
(c) Priority status on the list of potential organ recipients.
(d) A recipient of pro bono charity care.

13. What is wrong with Taylor and Jake?
(a) They have a congenital birth defect.
(b) They are conjoined.
(c) Their lungs are underdeveloped.
(d) They have a genetic disorder.

14. 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 gives Fran drugs, and sends her home.
(c) She admits her to the hospital for observation.
(d) She recommends a Caesarian section.

15. What is the most important criterion of Patrick's status?
(a) He must be given the least expensive treatment option.
(b) He must be kept comfortable.
(c) He must be kept out of the treatment loop, so that he does not become upset.
(d) He must be allowed to participate in the discussion of his treatment options.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much do Jake and Taylor weigh?

2. How often do patients' families follow the advice of the ethics committee?

3. Which of the babies is in worse health?

4. Who are Fran and Carey Poarch?

5. Why doesn't Oria want the medical team to tell Patrick about how serious his condition is?

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