Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Entropy is not a state function.
• B) Endothermic processes decrease the entropy of the surroundings, at constant T and P.
• C) Endothermic processes are never spontaneous.
• D) Exothermic processes are always spontaneous.
• E) None of the above is true.

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Definitions:

Autonomy

stands for the right or condition of self-governance; the ability of an individual to make independent choices.

Nonmaleficence

A core ethical principle in healthcare that obligates healthcare providers to refrain from causing harm to patients.

Informed Consent

A process by which a patient or participant is fully informed about the procedures and risks involved in a medical treatment or research study and voluntarily agrees to participate.

Self-Determination

The process by which an individual controls their own life, making decisions and setting goals independently.