eth 5

What is organ transplantation?

• The exchange of organs between two living individuals

• The removal of organs from a living person for medical research

• The transfer or implantation of organs from one being to another

• The creation of artificial organs through genetic engineering

Who is a 'donor' in the context of organ transplantation?

• The recipient of the organ

• The healthcare provider performing the transplantation

• The person exchanging their organ for money

• The individual giving their organ to another person

What does 'xenotransplantation' involve?

• Transplanting organs between family members

• Transplanting organs from animals to humans

• Transplanting organs between unrelated individuals

• Transplanting artificial organs created in a laboratory

Which principle emphasizes the duty to take care of one's body and do no harm?

• Beneficence

• Stewardship

• Nonmaleficence

• Respect for autonomy

Under what conditions may the removal of an organ from a living donor be morally acceptable?

• The harm and risk must be minimal and proportionate to the benefits

• The donor must be financially compensated

• The organ to be removed must be essential for personal procreation

• The donor's consent is not required

What must be considered for an organ donation to be morally and bioethically acceptable?

• The financial status of the donor

• The donor's ability to pay for the transplant

• The chance of success of the transplant

• The recipient's preference for a specific donor

Why is justice important in organ allocation?

• To ensure only the wealthy can access organ transplantation

• To prioritize the first come first serve principle

• To allocate organs based on chance of success and ability to pay

• To promote equality in benefits for everyone in need

What is the nurse's role in organ transplantation?

• Encourage the commercialization of organ donation

• Advocate for the exploitation of disadvantaged donors

• Contribute to public education and communal dialogue

• Discourage organ recipients from seeking transplantation

What bioethical consideration is essential for organ recipients?

• The recipient's financial status

• The recipient's chance of success

• The recipient's willingness to pay

• The recipient's right to autonomy

What should nurses address in the context of organ transplantation?

• Encouraging donors to sell their organs

• Promoting commercialization of organs

• Addressing underlying poverty, ignorance, and vulnerability

• Ignoring the ethical concerns related to organ transplantation