Introduction to Bioethics

Which definition most accurately describes applied ethics? 

• The legal application of moral standards that concern benefiting the public
• The practical application of moral standards that are meant to benefit the patient
• The legal application of moral standards that benefit the patient
• The legal application of moral standards that are based on the sincerity of a person's beliefs

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

• ethics
• law
• medical practice acts
• utilitarianism 

Illegal actions are 

• usually unethical. 
• seldom unethical. 
• not unethical. 
• not related to ethics. 

Laws are rules or required actions that are 

• written 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. 

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.

Unethical acts are 

• not always illegal. 
• always illegal. 
• not related to the law. 
• uncommon in society. 

The study of ethics includes the use of

• moral principles.
• moral judgments. 
• logic.
• all of the above. 

The mandate of medical ethics is the 

• welfare 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. 

The purpose of medical professional organizations is to 

• define 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.

Which 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 jeopardy 
• One person exerting power over another 
• Faithfulness or commitment to a person or persons 
• The ability to safeguard another person's information