Which of the Following Is an Example of Assisted Suicide

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of assisted suicide?

• A) Instructing a terminally ill patient on what household chemicals to mix together to create a deadly gas
• B) Injecting someone with a lethal dose of a drug that he or she is already taking
• C) Withholding medical treatment for a chronic disorder
• D) Removing someone from a respirator when brain activity is nonexistent

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Definitions:

Efficiency

Relates to the degree of effectiveness with which resources (time, money, effort) are utilized to achieve a goal or perform a task.

Speed of Thought

The rapidness with which one can process information, make decisions, and formulate ideas.

Continuously

Occurring without interruption or cessation.

Discontinuously

In a manner that is not continuous or consistent; occurring in separate parts or intervals.