The Principle of Autonomy (The Right of Self-Determination) Can Be

question 21

Multiple Choice

The principle of autonomy (the right of self-determination) can be used to argue for

• A) active euthanasia.
• B) a ban on active euthanasia.
• C) the Roman Catholic view of active euthanasia and suicide.
• D) restrictions on autonomy for dying patients.

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Definitions:

Foley Catheter

A flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine, typically used for patients unable to urinate on their own.

Sterile Gloves

Gloves that have been treated to eliminate all forms of bacteria and other contaminants, used in medical and surgical procedures to maintain sterility.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the production of many of the body's essential hormones, influencing hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotional activity.

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, thalamus, and hypothalamus, involved in complex behavioral and cognitive processes.