DNR Quiz

What is the definition of Euthanasia?

• C. Restoring cardiac or pulmonary function after a cardiac or respiratory arrest

• A. Acceleration of death by active intervention to alleviate suffering

• B. Withholding life support system for continuance of life

• D. Care of a person who has received a life limiting diagnosis

What does the term DNR stand for in medical context?

• B. Do Not Resuscitate

• A. Do Not Regret

• C. Delayed Neurological Recovery

• D. Death Not Required

Which ethical principle emphasizes acting in the best interest of the patient?

• D. Distributive justice

• C. Non-malfeasance

• B. Beneficence

• A. Autonomy of the patient

What is the main purpose of End of Life Care?

• D. To deny care to individuals in need

• C. To help patients with advanced, progressive, incurable illness live as well as possible until they die

• B. To provide futile invasive procedures

• A. To prolong 'vegetative life'

What is the legal framework in India regarding the right to life and personal liberty?

• D. Euthanasia is considered viable in specific cases

• A. Right to life includes the right to death

• B. Right to life does not confer the right to death

• C. Euthanasia is permitted under all circumstances

What is the difference between Active Euthanasia and Passive Euthanasia?

• C. Active Euthanasia is involuntary, while Passive Euthanasia is voluntary

• A. Active Euthanasia involves withholding life support, while Passive Euthanasia involves ending life deliberately

• D. Active Euthanasia is legal, while Passive Euthanasia is illegal

• B. Active Euthanasia involves ending life deliberately, while Passive Euthanasia involves withholding life support

What is the main purpose of a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order?

• C. To withhold cardio-respiratory resuscitation in specific cases

• D. To ensure immediate resuscitation in case of emergency

• B. To prolong life at all costs

• A. To provide cardio-respiratory resuscitation in all cases

Why is there a need for End of Life (EOL) decisions?

• C. To provide compassionate care and avoid unnecessary treatment in irreversible conditions

• B. To ensure all patients receive intensive care until the end

• A. To prolong 'vegetative life' for as long as possible

• D. To deny resources to individuals in need

Who should take the responsibility for initiating and completing the discussion about death in end-of-life care?

• Consultant in charge

• Junior doctor

• Nurse

• Family member

In the Indian social scenario, who may the family desire to include in the discussion about health issues and DNR decisions?

• Family physician

• Social worker

• Psychologist

• Physical therapist