Active Euthanasia Involves

question 15

Multiple Choice

Active euthanasia involves

• A) the intentional termination of one's life by another person to relieve pain and suffering.
• B) the cessation of the employment of "extraordinary means" to prolong one's life.
• C) intentionally causing a patient's death against the patient's wishes.
• D) the refusal to treat a patient against the patient's wishes.

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Definitions:

States of Consciousness

Different levels of awareness of one's surroundings, sensations, and thoughts, ranging from full alertness to deep sleep.

Mental Processes

Internal operations of the mind such as thinking, remembering, feeling, and perceiving that underlie individual human behaviors and experiences.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by disturbances in thought, emotion, or behavior, significantly impairing personal functioning.

Religiously Involved

Participating in or committed to religious practices or institutions with regularity and devotion.