1. In euthanasia, ___________________
patients take a lethal dose of medication on their own.
the doctor acts in some manner to bring about the death of the patient.
the doctor is present when a family member administers the lethal dose.
all of the above
B and C
2. Which group of people might not be fully autonomous in choosing to be a research subject?
The incarcerated
The poor
The mentally ill
All of the above
None of the above
3. What is the difference between RU486 and "Plan B"?
RU486 cannot prevent pregnancies that have already occurred while "Plan B" can.
RU486 prevents eggs from fertilizing while "Plan B" works to destroy the embryo.
RU486 and "Plan B" can both eliminate current pregnancies.
RU 486 induces the abortion of fertilized embryos while "Plan B" prevents eggs from being fertilized.
None of the above
4. What is one formulation of Kant's categorical imperative?
An eye for an eye.
Always act in such a way that you promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number.
Treat others as you would want to be treated.
Do good to others with hate in your heart.
Always treat people as ends in themselves, never as means to an end.
5. A deontologist could argue which statement in relation to the issue of physician-assisted suicide (PAS) and euthanasia?
PAS and euthanasia are not ethically acceptable, because life is universally valuable and these procedures result in death.
PAS and euthanasia are not ethically acceptable, because they lead to greater amounts of unhappiness than keeping people alive.
PAS and euthanasia are ethically acceptable because one always has to respect the dignity of life and allowing people this choice affirms their dignity.
A and B
A and C
6. The relativist would agree with which statement about stem cell research?
It should not be practiced.
It should be practiced in places where people believe that life begins when an egg is
fertilized.
It should not be practiced in places where people do not consider fetuses living beings.
The social context and laws determine where and when this research is acceptable.
All of the above
7. Pluripotent stem cells are__________________
those cells that have the potential to be used for multiple types of tissue.
those cells that have potential to be used only for one type of tissue.
those cells that are generally taken from adults.
those cells that are embryonic stem cells.
none of the above
8. People who work in the field of mental health__________________
may reveal information in cases where the patient intends bodily harm to another person.
may never reveal confidential information.
ought to never reveal any information.
may not reveal information about diseases that could be used to inflict pain on another person.
none of the above
9. Since 1930, the average lifespan of someone in the United States has increased by________
7 years.
12 years.
19 years.
22 years.
26 years.
10. People who agree with physician-assisted suicide might use which claim in their arguments supporting this procedure?
Adults in these conditions are not free to make end-of-life decisions.
Physician assisted suicide might diminish the value of life in society at large.
Keeping people alive to suffer is cruel.
Doctors have a duty to aid in end-of-life decisions.
None of the above