Assisted Suicide
- 1.Which Greek philosopher believed that healthcare providers should not be involved in "deadly medicine"?
- A.
Hippocrates
- B.
Augustine of Hippo
- C.
Zeno
- D.
Socrates
- 2.Voluntary euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are the same thing.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.What is the documented cause of death for patients utilizing PAS in Oregon?
- A.
Natural
- B.
Suicide
- C.
Homicide
- D.
Inconclusive
- 4.In Switzerland, anyone can potentially assist in the suicide.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.An individual provides a lethal dose of prescribed medication to a patient with the intent of ending that person’s life.
- A.
Assisted Death
- B.
Active Euthanasia
- C.
Passive Euthanasia
- D.
Terminal Sedation
- 6.Which country has legalized assisted suicide
- A.
Spain
- B.
Belgium
- C.
Japan
- 7.What country must physicians meet the legal due care requirements?
- A.
Luxemborg
- B.
United States
- C.
Netherlands
- D.
England
- 8.According to the review, what is the greatest influence on the nurse's decision of euthanasia?
- A.
Religion
- B.
Personal bias
- C.
Professional experience
- D.
All of the above
- 9.What was the difference between believers (strong religious views) and non-believers (no religious beliefs) about euthanasia?
- A.
None
- B.
Believers showed a more negative opinion on euthanasia than non-believers
- C.
Non-believers showed a more negative opinion on euthanasia than believers
- 10.In the United States, who has the authority to pass laws concerning assisted suicide?
- A.
Congress
- B.
Obama
- C.
District courts
- D.
The states
- 11.Islamic faith believes that:
- A.
If you commit suicide, you cannot repent for your sin.
- B.
If you help someone commit suicide, you suffer the same punishment
- C.
If you commit suicide, you can still repent
- D.
If you help someone commit suicide, you will be eternally blessed.
- 12.Other states are currently trying to pass assisted suicide laws.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.Passive euthanasia is ______________ therapy.
- 14.Only residents of Oregon can participate in the Death with Dignity act.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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