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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the biggest risk involving Patrick's IV line?
(a) It can interfere with his breathing.
(b) It is very expensive to maintain.
(c) It can get infected.
(d) It needs to be closely monitored.

2. What do the doctors have to do to Taylor and Jake?
(a) Give them antibiotics.
(b) Put them on a ventilator.
(c) Put them into detox.
(d) Give them steroids.

3. How does Patrick feel about the decision made in Chapter 7?
(a) He doesn't appear to understand when they attempt to explain it.
(b) He solemnly agrees with the doctor.
(c) They don't bother him with it.
(d) He throws a fit, screaming and trying to rip out his IVs.

4. Why doesn't Oria want the medical team to tell Patrick about how serious his condition is?
(a) She wants him to be happy and not worry.
(b) She is afraid it will adversely affect his recovery.
(c) She wants to tell him herself.
(d) She doesn't want him to give up.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What decision is made, in Chapter 7, regarding Patrick?

2. How does Sharon react to discussing Taylor's treatment?

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

4. Who is Sally Olsen?

5. What does Fran's obstetrician do for her at her last check-up?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the situation of Armando's family?

2. Why is Fran rushed to Hermann?

3. At the end of Chapter 7, what does the Ethics Committee decide regarding Patrick?

4. What is the treatment for Patrick's condition?

5. What is Fran's treatment when she first arrives at Hermann?

6. What question is the Committee facing in Chapter 1?

7. What does Patrick admit to doing in Chapter 7?

8. Why did Armando leave Fort Worth to go to Madisonville?

9. What is Teresa's family situation?

10. What are Sally Olsen's duties and abilities?

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