Self Quiz Chapter 15: Medical Ethics: Futility

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. Palliative care refers to treatment that

significantly extends life. correct incorrect

effectively remedies the patient's condition. correct incorrect

supports and relieves the patient's discomfort. correct incorrect

is carried out after the patient dies. correct incorrect

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. In considering futile treatment, the effects upon family members

can be of some relevance to the overall moral situation. correct incorrect

are never morally relevant. correct incorrect

become decisive once a patient cannot make her own choices. correct incorrect

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. Triage is used to decide which patient has

the funds to pay for continued treatment. correct incorrect

the greatest value to society compared to other patients. correct incorrect

expressed the strongest desire for help. correct incorrect

None of the above
correct incorrect

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. In assessing a possibly futile treatment, its "overall benefit" is limited to just its physical benefits for the patient.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. The right of an autonomous patient to refuse treatment is widely accepted in medical practice and is morally justified.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect