Bioethics
  • 1. Bioethics is a field of study that focuses on the ethical implications of advancements in biology and medicine. It involves examining issues such as patient rights, informed consent, genetic engineering, end-of-life care, and the use of emerging technologies in healthcare. Bioethicists work to ensure that ethical principles are upheld in medical treatment, research, and policy-making, ultimately aiming to protect the well-being and autonomy of individuals in the context of rapidly evolving scientific practices.

    What is the study of moral issues in the fields of biology and medicine called?
A) Genetics
B) Bioethics
C) Pharmacology
D) Biotechnology
  • 2. Which principle advocates doing good and promoting well-being?
A) Nonmaleficence
B) Beneficence
C) Autonomy
D) Justice
  • 3. Which principle emphasizes respecting a person's right to make decisions about their own health care?
A) Autonomy
B) Nonmaleficence
C) Beneficence
D) Justice
  • 4. What is the principle that requires minimizing harm or risk?
A) Beneficence
B) Nonmaleficence
C) Autonomy
D) Justice
  • 5. Which principle focuses on treating individuals fairly and distributing benefits and burdens equitably?
A) Nonmaleficence
B) Autonomy
C) Justice
D) Beneficence
  • 6. What is the term for the intentional termination of a pregnancy?
A) Abortion
B) Cloning
C) Euthanasia
D) Organ donation
  • 7. Which term describes the removal of tissue or cells from a living person for medical testing or treatment?
A) Biopsy
B) Radiation therapy
C) Surgery
D) Chemotherapy
  • 8. What is the term for the deliberate killing of a person who is suffering from a terminal illness or irreversible coma?
A) Assisted suicide
B) Euthanasia
C) Homicide
D) Murder
  • 9. Which ethical principle prohibits sharing confidential medical information without permission?
A) Confidentiality
B) Informed consent
C) Beneficence
D) Autonomy
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