Basilio Sustained Severe and Irreversible Brain Damage Due to an Accidental

question 67

Multiple Choice

Basilio sustained severe and irreversible brain damage due to an accidental overdose of insulin. His wife and his children decided to remove the life-support system, and Basilio subsequently died. This is an example of:

• A) active euthanasia.
• B) passive euthanasia.
• C) natural euthanasia.
• D) culturally acceptable euthanasia.

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Definitions:

Ear Canal

The tubular part of the outer ear that directs sound waves from the external environment to the tympanic membrane (eardrum).

Medication Administration Record

A document used by healthcare professionals to record all of the drugs and medications administered to a patient.

Prescriber

A healthcare professional authorized to prescribe medications, treatments, or therapies to patients.

Medication Error

Mistakes in prescribing, dispensing, or administering medication that lead to, or have the potential to lead to harm to the patient.