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12thgrade
Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Law, Ethics,& Bioethics
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich definition most accurately describes applied ethics?The legal application of moral standards that concern benefiting the publicThe practical application of moral standards that are meant to benefit the patientThe legal application of moral standards that benefit the patientThe legal application of moral standards that are based on the sincerity of a person's beliefs
- 2. Multiple ChoiceIllegal actions areusually unethical.seldom unethical.not unethical.not related to ethics.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceLaws are rules or required actions that arewritten by the people to control the actions of criminals.moral decisions about how the population should live.ethical considerations of the cultural beliefs of the population.prescribed by an authority and have a binding legal force.
- 4. Multiple Choice
The purpose of law is to
provide a way of measuring our actions.
punish us when our actions break the law.
provide moral decision-making standards.
Both a measurement and punishment for illegal actions.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe study of a branch of philosophy related to morals, moral principles, and moral judgments is calledethicslawmedical practice actsutilitarianism
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe quality of being virtuous is calledsympathyutilitarianismmoralityempathy
- 7. Multiple ChoiceUnethical acts arenot always illegal.always illegal.not related to the law.uncommon in society.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich definition is correct for medical practice acts?The practice of medicine in all fifty statesThe practice of medicine in a particular state, including the requirements and methods of licensureThe practice of medicine in all 50 states and what constitutes unprofessional conductThe practice of medicine in a particular state, including the requirements and methods of certification
- 9. Multiple Choice
Medical practice acts may include laws regarding
conviction of a felony.
unlicensed persons practicing medicine.
improper record keeping.
all three of the above answers
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe study of ethics includes the use ofmoral principles.moral judgments.logic.all of the above.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe mandate of medical ethics is thewelfare and confidentiality of the patient must be of least concern.welfare and confidentiality of the patient must be of most concern.principle of the greatest good for the greatest number must be of most concern.principle of formal consideration of the interests of others must be of most concern.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich definition best describes utilitarianism?An ethical theory based on the principle of the greatest good for the greatest numberA legal ruling based on the principle of the greatest good for the greatest numberA legal ruling based on small portions of societyBased on moral entitlements by virtue of being human
- 13. Multiple ChoiceRights-based ethics emphasizes theindividual rights of persons.rights of society as a whole.duty of persons to adhere to laws.character traits of persons.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceAn example of utilitarianism might includean organ for transplant going to the person needing it the most.providing Medicare for only those who need medical coverage.a duty to provide healthcare to all Americans.all of the above.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe purpose of medical professional organizations is todefine the laws of the profession.punish medical professionals for breaking the law.set ethical standards for practice within the profession.determine salaries and benefits for medical professionals.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe purpose of a cost/benefit analysis in relation to medical care is tojustify the cost of a treatment as compared to the benefit.justify only the benefit of a treatment.provide an estimate of the cost of a treatment.make sure no one "falls through the cracks" for treatment.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceEmpathy requires the ability tofeel sorry for someone else.feel a sense of commitment to a person.understand the feelings of another person.have a distant and unemotional attitude toward the patient.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the best definition of confidentiality?The right of all employees to have certain procedures followed when they believe their rights are in jeopardyOne person exerting power over anotherFaithfulness or commitment to a person or personsThe ability to safeguard another person's information
- 19. Multiple ChoiceDue process in the workplace refers tothe right of all employers to certain procedures when their rights are in jeopardy.the responsibility of employers to provide a safe work environment.the right of all employees to certain procedures when their rights are in jeopardy.all of the above.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe best definition for ethics issincerity and feeling.religious beliefs.moral principles.emotional responses.
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