Question 1

The purpose of law is to

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A)  provide a way of measuring our actions. 
B)  punish us when our actions break the law. 
C)  provide moral decision-making standards. 
D)  a and b. 
A)  provide a way of measuring our actions. 
B)  punish us when our actions break the law. 
C)  provide moral decision-making standards. 
D)  a and b. D

Question 2

Which definition best describes utilitarianism?

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A)  An ethical theory based on the principle of the greatest good for the greatest number 
B)  A legal ruling based on the principle of the greatest good for the greatest number 
C)  A legal ruling based on small portions of society 
D)  Based on moral entitlements by virtue of being human 
A)  An ethical theory based on the principle of the greatest good for the greatest number 
B)  A legal ruling based on the principle of the greatest good for the greatest number 
C)  A legal ruling based on small portions of society 
D)  Based on moral entitlements by virtue of being human A

Question 3

The study of a branch of philosophy related to morals, moral principles, and moral judgments is called

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A)  ethics. 
B)  law. 
C)  medical practice acts. 
D)  utilitarianism. 
A)  ethics. 
B)  law. 
C)  medical practice acts. 
D)  utilitarianism. A

Question 4

Rights-based ethics emphasizes the

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A)  individual rights of persons. 
B)  rights of society as a whole. 
C)  duty of persons to adhere to laws. 
D)  character traits of persons. 
A)  individual rights of persons. 
B)  rights of society as a whole. 
C)  duty of persons to adhere to laws. 
D)  character traits of persons.

Question 5

The mandate of medical ethics is the

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A)  welfare and confidentiality of the patient must be of least concern. 
B)  welfare and confidentiality of the patient must be of most concern. 
C)  principle of the greatest good for the greatest number must be of most concern. 
D)  principle of formal consideration of the interests of others must be of most concern. 
A)  welfare and confidentiality of the patient must be of least concern. 
B)  welfare and confidentiality of the patient must be of most concern. 
C)  principle of the greatest good for the greatest number must be of most concern. 
D)  principle of formal consideration of the interests of others must be of most concern.

Question 6

The best definition for ethics is

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A)  sincerity and feeling. 
B)  religious beliefs. 
C)  moral principles. 
D)  emotional responses. 
A)  sincerity and feeling. 
B)  religious beliefs. 
C)  moral principles. 
D)  emotional responses.

Question 7

A three-step model developed by Kenneth Blanchard and Norman Vincent Peale is used to evaluate

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A)  alcoholism. 
B)  legal issues. 
C)  comparable worth. 
D)  an ethical dilemma. 
A)  alcoholism. 
B)  legal issues. 
C)  comparable worth. 
D)  an ethical dilemma.

Question 8

The quality of being virtuous is called

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A)  sympathy. 
B)  utilitarianism. 
C)  morality. 
D)  empathy. 
A)  sympathy. 
B)  utilitarianism. 
C)  morality. 
D)  empathy.

Question 9

Bioethicists are

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A)  specialists in the field of medical law. 
B)  specialists who give thought to ethical concerns as they pertain to medicine and medical research. 
C)  researchers in medical technology. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  specialists in the field of medical law. 
B)  specialists who give thought to ethical concerns as they pertain to medicine and medical research. 
C)  researchers in medical technology. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 10

The best definition of sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination in which

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A)  males exert power over females. 
B)  any one person exerts power over another. 
C)  any one male exerts power over males. 
D)  females exert power over males. 
A)  males exert power over females. 
B)  any one person exerts power over another. 
C)  any one male exerts power over males. 
D)  females exert power over males.

Question 11

The purpose of a cost/benefit analysis in relation to medical care is to

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A)  justify the cost of a treatment as compared to the benefit. 
B)  justify only the benefit of a treatment. 
C)  provide an estimate of the cost of a treatment. 
D)  make sure no one "falls through the cracks" for treatment. 
A)  justify the cost of a treatment as compared to the benefit. 
B)  justify only the benefit of a treatment. 
C)  provide an estimate of the cost of a treatment. 
D)  make sure no one "falls through the cracks" for treatment.

Question 12

Extending equal pay requirements to all persons who are doing equal work is known as

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A)  due process. 
B)  cost/benefit analysis. 
C)  comparable worth. 
D)  fidelity. 
A)  due process. 
B)  cost/benefit analysis. 
C)  comparable worth. 
D)  fidelity.

Question 13

A branch of applied or practical ethics is called

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A)  medical ethics. 
B)  biomedical ethics. 
C)  bioethics. 
D)  b and c. 
A)  medical ethics. 
B)  biomedical ethics. 
C)  bioethics. 
D)  b and c.

Question 14

Which definition is correct for medical practice acts?

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A)  The practice of medicine in all fifty states. 
B)  The practice of medicine in a particular state, including the requirements and methods of licensure. 
C)  The practice of medicine in all 50 states and what constitutes unprofessional conduct. 
D)  The practice of medicine in a particular state, including the requirements and methods of certification. 
A)  The practice of medicine in all fifty states. 
B)  The practice of medicine in a particular state, including the requirements and methods of licensure. 
C)  The practice of medicine in all 50 states and what constitutes unprofessional conduct. 
D)  The practice of medicine in a particular state, including the requirements and methods of certification.

Question 15

The purpose of medical professional organizations is to

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A)  define the laws of the profession. 
B)  punish medical professionals for breaking the law. 
C)  set ethical standards for practice within the profession. 
D)  determine salaries and benefits for medical professionals. 
A)  define the laws of the profession. 
B)  punish medical professionals for breaking the law. 
C)  set ethical standards for practice within the profession. 
D)  determine salaries and benefits for medical professionals.

Question 16

The study of ethics includes the use of

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A)  moral principles. 
B)  moral judgments. 
C)  logic. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  moral principles. 
B)  moral judgments. 
C)  logic. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 17

Which of the following is the best definition of confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

A)  The right of all employees to have certain procedures followed when they believe their rights are in jeopardy 
B)  One person exerting power over another 
C)  Faithfulness or commitment to a person or persons 
D)  The ability to safeguard another person's information 
A)  The right of all employees to have certain procedures followed when they believe their rights are in jeopardy 
B)  One person exerting power over another 
C)  Faithfulness or commitment to a person or persons 
D)  The ability to safeguard another person's information

Question 18

An example of utilitarianism might include

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A)  an organ for transplant going to the person needing it the most. 
B)  providing Medicare for only those who need medical coverage. 
C)  a duty to provide healthcare to all Americans. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  an organ for transplant going to the person needing it the most. 
B)  providing Medicare for only those who need medical coverage. 
C)  a duty to provide healthcare to all Americans. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 19

Empathy requires the ability to

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A)  feel sorry for someone else. 
B)  feel a sense of commitment to a person. 
C)  understand the feelings of another person. 
D)  have a distant and unemotional attitude toward the patient. 
A)  feel sorry for someone else. 
B)  feel a sense of commitment to a person. 
C)  understand the feelings of another person. 
D)  have a distant and unemotional attitude toward the patient.

Question 20

Which definition most accurately describes applied ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)  The legal application of moral standards that concern benefiting the public. 
B)  The practical application of moral standards that are meant to benefit the patient. 
C)  The legal application of moral standards that benefit the patient. 
D)  The legal application of moral standards that are based on the sincerity of a person's beliefs. 
A)  The legal application of moral standards that concern benefiting the public. 
B)  The practical application of moral standards that are meant to benefit the patient. 
C)  The legal application of moral standards that benefit the patient. 
D)  The legal application of moral standards that are based on the sincerity of a person's beliefs.

The purpose of law is to

Which definition best describes utilitarianism?

The study of a branch of philosophy related to morals, moral principles, and moral judgments is called

Rights-based ethics emphasizes the

The mandate of medical ethics is the

The best definition for ethics is

A three-step model developed by Kenneth Blanchard and Norman Vincent Peale is used to evaluate

The quality of being virtuous is called

Bioethicists are

The best definition of sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination in which

The purpose of a cost/benefit analysis in relation to medical care is to

Extending equal pay requirements to all persons who are doing equal work is known as

A branch of applied or practical ethics is called

Which definition is correct for medical practice acts?

The purpose of medical professional organizations is to

The study of ethics includes the use of

Which of the following is the best definition of confidentiality?

An example of utilitarianism might include

Empathy requires the ability to

Which definition most accurately describes applied ethics?

The Legal System

Importance of the Legal System for the Physician and the Healthcare Professional

Todays Healthcare Environment

The Physicianpatient Relationship

Professional Liability and Medical Malpractice

Public Duties of the Physician and the Health Care Professional

Workplace Law and Ethics

The Medical Record

Patient Confidentiality and Hipaa

Ethical and Bioethical Issues in Medicine

Ethical Issues Relating to Life

Death and Dying

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Exam 1: Introduction to Medical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics

The purpose of law is to

Which definition best describes utilitarianism?

The study of a branch of philosophy related to morals, moral principles, and moral judgments is called

Rights-based ethics emphasizes the

The mandate of medical ethics is the

The best definition for ethics is

A three-step model developed by Kenneth Blanchard and Norman Vincent Peale is used to evaluate

The quality of being virtuous is called

Bioethicists are

The best definition of sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination in which

The purpose of a cost/benefit analysis in relation to medical care is to

Extending equal pay requirements to all persons who are doing equal work is known as

A branch of applied or practical ethics is called

Which definition is correct for medical practice acts?

The purpose of medical professional organizations is to

The study of ethics includes the use of

Which of the following is the best definition of confidentiality?

An example of utilitarianism might include

Empathy requires the ability to

Which definition most accurately describes applied ethics?

The Legal System

Importance of the Legal System for the Physician and the Healthcare Professional

Todays Healthcare Environment

The Physicianpatient Relationship

Professional Liability and Medical Malpractice

Public Duties of the Physician and the Health Care Professional

Workplace Law and Ethics

The Medical Record

Patient Confidentiality and Hipaa

Ethical and Bioethical Issues in Medicine

Ethical Issues Relating to Life

Death and Dying

Comprehensive Exam

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