Quiz on Medical Technology Laws and Bioethics

What is ethics also referred to as?

• Moral philosophy

• Legal philosophy

• Social philosophy

• Political philosophy

Which of the following is NOT a character associated with personal ethics?

• Honesty

• Selfishness

• Integrity

• Respect

What does meta-ethics concern itself with?

• Obligations in specific situations

• Theoretical meaning and reference of moral propositions

• Professional standards of behavior

• Practical means of determining a moral course of action

What is bioethics primarily concerned with?

• Ethical issues from advances in biology and medicine

• Historical perspectives on medical practices

• Philosophical debates on ethics

• Legal issues in medicine

Which of the following is a goal of professional ethics?

• To eliminate competition

• To define professional privileges and responsibilities

• To promote personal gain

• To increase government control

What should professionals avoid according to the code of ethics?

• Engaging in illegal work

• Providing fair services

• Maintaining confidentiality

• Promoting their profession

What is the primary focus of applied ethics?

• Theoretical discussions of morality

• Determining a moral course of action in specific situations

• Historical analysis of ethical theories

• General principles of ethics

Which principle is included in the Medical Technology Code of Ethics?

• Maintaining confidentiality of information

• Accepting employment from multiple employers without conflict

• Using unfair means of competition

• Engaging in questionable enterprises

What does the term 'morality' refer to?

• Philosophical study of ethics

• Legal standards of behavior

• Personal beliefs about right and wrong

• Code of conduct put forward by society

What is one of the responsibilities of medical professionals according to the code of ethics?

• To disregard confidentiality

• To report infractions of professional conduct

• To promote their own interests

• To avoid collaboration with other professionals