Question 1

Up to how many lives can an organ donor save?
A)1
B)3
C)5
D)8

Accepted Answer

An organ donor can save up to 8 lives through the donation of vital organs such as the heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, pancreas, and intestines.

Question 2

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as of October 2018, there were approximately _____________ candidates waiting for life saving organs.
A)25,000
B)50,000
C)75,000
D)100,000

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

The right of self-deliverance for terminally ill patients would be supported by
A)people who adopt a quality-of-life philosophy.
B)people who adopt a sanctity-of-life philosophy.
C)people who favor active euthanasia.
D)people who adopt a quality-of-life philosophy and people who favor active euthanasia.

Accepted Answer

The right of self-deliverance for terminally ill patients is supported by those who adopt a quality-of-life philosophy, as they prioritize the well-being and comfort of the individual over the mere continuation of life. Additionally, it is supported by people who favor active euthanasia, as this practice involves taking active steps to end a person's life at their request, often due to terminal illness or unbearable suffering. Both groups believe in the autonomy of individuals to make decisions about their own lives, especially in the context of terminal illness.

Question 4

Medical ethics
A)gives answers.
B)poses pros and cons of an issue.
C)focuses on the pros of the issues clearly for all to see.
D)focuses on the cons of the issues clearly for all to argue about.

Accepted Answer

Medical ethics often involves discussing and weighing the pros and cons of medical decisions, treatments, and ethical dilemmas, rather than providing clear-cut answers. It encourages critical thinking and debate among healthcare professionals, patients, and the public.

Question 5

Medically assisted suicide would be supported by
A)people who adopt a quality-of-life philosophy.
B)people who adopt a sanctity-of-life philosophy.
C)people who favor active euthanasia
D)people who adopt a quality-of-life philosophy and people who favor active euthanasia.

Accepted Answer

Medically assisted suicide is often supported by those who adopt a quality-of-life philosophy, as they prioritize the well-being and comfort of the individual over the mere continuation of life. Additionally, it aligns with the views of those who favor active euthanasia, as both involve interventions to end life in order to relieve suffering.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a concern in using the human body and parts in medical research and training?
A)Lacks approval of all segments of society
B)Medically unnecessary
C)Violates patient's rights and dignity
D)Beneficial to society

Accepted Answer

The concern listed as "Beneficial to society" is not a concern but rather a potential benefit of using the human body and parts in medical research and training. The other options list concerns related to ethics, consent, and necessity.

Question 7

An act of suicide committed by a clinically depressed patient would not be supported by
A)people who adopt a quality-of-life philosophy.
B)people who adopt a sanctity-of-life philosophy.
C)people who favor passive euthanasia.
D)people who favor quality-of-life philosophy, sanctity-of-life philosophy, and passive euthanasia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An act of suicide committed by a...

Question 8

What is an acknowledged aspect of American medicine?
A)Patients do not have a right to take part in their own care.
B)Doctor's do not take patient wishes into consideration.
C)Patients have the right to refuse or discontinue treatment.
D)Patients have difficulty making medical decisions.

Accepted Answer

Patients have the right to refuse or discontinue treatment, which is a fundamental principle in American healthcare, emphasizing patient autonomy and informed consent.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is false concerning the sanctity-of-life perspective on euthanasia?
A)It would oppose active euthanasia.
B)It would have a built-in bias against the disabled and mentally impaired.
C)It would reject suicide and self-deliverance.
D)It would contend that all "natural" life has intrinsic meaning and should be appreciated as a divine gift.

Accepted Answer

The sanctity-of-life perspective inherently values all life equally, regardless of physical or mental condition, and does not have a bias against the disabled and mentally impaired. It emphasizes the intrinsic worth and dignity of every human life, opposing actions that would intentionally end it, such as euthanasia or suicide.

Question 10

The U.S. euthanasia society is presently called
A)USES.
B)EXIT.
C)the Hemlock Society.
D)Compassion and Choices.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. euthanasia society, originally known as the Hemlock Society, has undergone several name changes and mergers over the years. As of the last update, it is called Compassion and Choices. This organization advocates for end-of-life care options, including medical aid in dying.

Question 11

The Voluntary Euthanasia Society defined euthanasia as
A)a good death.
B)a mercy killing.
C)a natural death without medical technologies that extend life and prolong death.
D)a good death brought about by a doctor providing drugs or an injection to bring a peaceful end to the dying process.

Accepted Answer

The Voluntary Euthanasia Society defines euthanasia as a good death brought about by a doctor providing drugs or an injection to bring a peaceful end to the dying process, emphasizing the role of medical intervention in facilitating a dignified death.

Question 12

How many organ transplants are performed daily in the United States?
A)Less than 10
B)Less than 50
C)Approximately 100
D)Approximately 500

Accepted Answer

On average, approximately 100 organ transplants are performed daily in the United States.

Question 13

What is ethical behavior?
A)A person's standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is and is not acceptable for them to do
B)Refers to a conscious reflection on moral beliefs and seems typically to be applied to specific cases in a particular setting
C)The degree of importance of some thing or action, with the aim of determining what actions are best to do or what way is best to live
D)Principles related to ethics and worship, which play a fundamental role in religion

Accepted Answer

Ethical behavior refers to the conscious reflection on moral beliefs and is typically applied to specific cases in a particular setting, guiding individuals on what is considered right or wrong.

Question 14

What factors do not contribute to poor outcomes when physicians and other health care professionals do not talk with each other and are unclear with families regarding decisions with patients who are dying?
A)Professional
B)Systemic
C)Emotion regulation
D)Personal

Accepted Answer

Emotion regulation does not directly contribute to poor outcomes in communication and decision-making processes regarding patients who are dying. The other factors, professional, systemic, and personal, can lead to miscommunication and unclear decision-making.

Question 15

Withholding "extraordinary" life support would be supported by
A)people who adopt a quality-of-life philosophy.
B)people who adopt a sanctity-of-life philosophy.
C)people who favor passive euthanasia.
D)people who adopt a quality-of-life philosophy, sanctity-of-life philosophy, and who favor passive euthanasia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Withholding "extraordinary" life support would be supported...

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true ?
A)Compassion and Choices considers suicide and self-deliverance to be the same.
B)Compassion and Choices supports the right of active, rational, and voluntary euthanasia for all terminal patients.
C)Compassion and Choices supports the right of any individual to take his or her own life through suicide regardless of motivation.
D)The former name of Compassion and Choices was the British Voluntary Euthanasia Society.

Accepted Answer

Compassion and Choices is an organization that advocates for end-of-life care options, including the support for active, rational, and voluntary euthanasia for terminally ill patients. This aligns with their mission to expand choices at the end of life, ensuring patients can choose a dignified and peaceful death.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true regarding attitudes toward organ transplantation across cultures?
A)In Japan, human organ transplantation is accepted.
B)In Israel, animal organ transplantation is acceptable.
C)In Denmark, animal organ transplantation is resisted.
D)In the United States, there is great resistance to human organ transplantation.

Accepted Answer

In Denmark, there is a cultural and ethical resistance to animal organ transplantation, reflecting concerns about animal rights and the implications of using animal organs in humans.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is false ?
A)In the United States, mercy killing is considered murder.
B)All forms of active euthanasia are illegal in the United States.
C)Compassion and Choices supports the right of any individual to take his or her own life through suicide regardless of motivation.
D)It is a felony in most states to assist another to commit suicide.

Accepted Answer

Compassion and Choices is an organization that advocates for end-of-life options, including medical aid in dying for terminally ill, mentally competent adults. They do not support the right of any individual to take their own life regardless of motivation, but rather focus on specific criteria and safeguards for those facing terminal illness.

Question 19

The "Living Will" would be supported by
A)people who adopt a quality-of-life philosophy.
B)people who adopt a sanctity-of-life philosophy.
C)people who favor passive euthanasia.
D)people who adopt a quality-of-life philosophy, sanctity-of-life philosophy, and who favor passive euthanasia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The "Living Will" would be supported by
A)people...

Question 20

In the United States, individuals have to give permission for organ donation. Which of the following is not a way to give permission?
A)When they apply for a driver's license
B)When the create a living will
C)When they die, a family member can do it for them with a durable power of attorney
D)When they are born, their parents can decide for them

Accepted Answer

In the United States, individuals cannot give permission for organ donation at birth through their parents' decision. Organ donation consent is typically provided by the individual themselves when they are of legal age, such as when applying for a driver's license, creating a living will, or through family members with a durable power of attorney after the individual's death.

Quiz 8: Biomedical Issues and Euthanasia

Up to how many lives can an organ donor save?

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as of October 2018, there were approximately _____________ candidates waiting for life saving organs.

The right of self-deliverance for terminally ill patients would be supported by

Medical ethics

Medically assisted suicide would be supported by

Which of the following is not a concern in using the human body and parts in medical research and training?

An act of suicide committed by a clinically depressed patient would not be supported by

What is an acknowledged aspect of American medicine?

Which of the following statements is false concerning the sanctity-of-life perspective on euthanasia?

The U.S. euthanasia society is presently called

The Voluntary Euthanasia Society defined euthanasia as

How many organ transplants are performed daily in the United States?

What is ethical behavior?

What factors do not contribute to poor outcomes when physicians and other health care professionals do not talk with each other and are unclear with families regarding decisions with patients who are dying?

Withholding "extraordinary" life support would be supported by

Which of the following statements is true ?

Which of the following statements is true regarding attitudes toward organ transplantation across cultures?

Which of the following statements is false ?

The "Living Will" would be supported by

In the United States, individuals have to give permission for organ donation. Which of the following is not a way to give permission?