Disconnecting a Ventilator, Not Performing a Surgery, or Withholding Food

question 57

Multiple Choice

Disconnecting a ventilator, not performing a surgery, or withholding food from a terminally ill patient all fall under the category of

• A) active euthanasia.
• B) passive euthanasia.
• C) mercy killing.
• D) bioethical euthanasia.

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Definitions:

Duty Of Performance

An obligation in contract law requiring parties to complete their contractual obligations to a satisfactory standard.

Nonoccurrence

Refers to an event that was expected or scheduled to take place but did not actually occur.

Basic Assumption

An underlying, fundamental premise or belief that is accepted as true without proof.

Tender Can Be Made

Indicates that an offer or presentation of payment or performance in accordance with the terms of a contract is possible or has occurred.