Biyu Was in a Skiing Accident

question 127

Multiple Choice

Biyu was in a skiing accident.She suffered traumatic head injuries when she came in contact with a tree.Biyu's cerebral cortex no longer registers electrical activity,but her brain stem remains active.Biyu __________.

• A) is legally dead in China
• B) has experienced the agonal phase of death
• C) has entered a persistent vegetative state
• D) is dead under the definition used in most industrialized nations

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Definitions:

Crisis

A critical or unstable time or state of affairs in which a decisive change is impending, especially with the possibility of a highly undesirable outcome.

Incentive Spirometer

A medical device used to help patients improve the functioning of their lungs and to prevent complications after surgery.

Pediatric Patient

A child or adolescent under the care of a medical professional, typically ranging from newborn to 18 years old.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a consequence applied that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future.