A Modern Pandemic

During the past 25 years, AIDS has spread throughout the world.

The first cases of AIDS were reported in 1981. Since then, the disease has become a pandemic. Now there are nearly 40 million people infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

Africa is the hardest-hit continent. More than 60 percent of all the people in the world with HIV live there. But no region has been spared.

Why does the author conclude the article with this passage?

to contrast current events with past events
to place a spotlight on the African continent
to place emphasis on what is happening now
to compare AIDS to diseases mentioned earlier

Making ethical decisions in the health care setting can be confusing. ethical dilemmas are found in almost every aspect of the health care delivery system. the word ethics comes from the greek ethos, meaning custom, usage, or character. ethical study is related to philosophy, the pursuit of wisdom. ethical theories attempt to systemize, defend, and recommend concepts of right and wrong behavior. we all have opinions and beliefs about ethics, even if we’re not fully conscious of them. based on the paragraph, what does ethical mean? being in accordance with accepted principles of right and wrong that govern the conduct of a profession of, relating to, or based on philosophy restricted to sale only based on a doctor's prescription knowledge of what's proper or reasonable; using good sense or judgment in a professional setting

Reread paragraph 1 of “welcome to ‘rise of the knights.’” which word from the paragraph does not create a tone of enthusiasm?

The latin phrase de gustibus non est disputandum means which of the following? a. “disputes aren’t easily settled.” b. “the great aren’t guilty.” c. “guilt isn’t the issue.” d. “there’s no disputing about tastes.”