Court Reporter Practice Exam

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What does the phrase "in extremis" refer to?

In its original place
At the point of death
In an extreme situation
With great intensity

The correct answer is: At the point of death

The phrase "in extremis" is a Latin term that translates to "in the extreme" or "at the point of death." It is commonly used in medical and legal contexts to describe a person who is in a critical state of distress or nearing death. This term underscores the severity of a situation, indicating that the individual is facing imminent mortality or is in a situation that is dire. Other options, while related to different contexts of extremity, do not accurately capture the specific meaning of "in extremis." "In its original place" pertains to location, "in an extreme situation" suggests a broader context of crises not necessarily linked to mortality, and "with great intensity" implies a level of severity or urgency that does not specifically point to death. Thus, the phrase is best understood in its medical and legal implications concerning life-threatening conditions.