Which of the Following Statements Is True of Terminal Sedation

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of terminal sedation?

• A) It is carried out by means of withholding potentially life-saving treatments from patients.
• B) It is the equivalent of passive euthanasia.
• C) It is carried out to relieve the distress of critically ill patients in their last days.
• D) It is considered homicide in the eyes of the law.

---

Definitions:

Fireside Chat

Informal radio broadcasts made by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt to communicate directly with the American people during the Great Depression and World War II.

Roosevelt

Refers to either Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, known for his progressive policies, or Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President, known for leading the country during the Great Depression and World War II.

Wasting

A process of gradual decline or deterioration, often referring to health conditions, resources, or environmental quality.

Wagner Act

A foundational piece of labor legislation in the United States enacted in 1935 that established the right of employees to form unions and engage in collective bargaining.