SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI COLLEGE

Admiral Village, Las Pinas City

COLLEGE OF NURSING

BIOETHICS- LECTURE

Multiple Choices:

1. The term ectopic pregnancy refers to:

A. A “false pregnancy C. An abnormally short pregnancy
B. An abnormally long pregnancy D. An embryo growing outside the uterus
2. Which of the following is not a process of conception?
A. Fertilization C. Ovulation
B. Fragmentation D. Implantation
3. The term “fetus” is used for the developing unborn child:
A. In the first three months after conception
B. In the first month after implantation
C. In the last six months before birth
D. Just after fertilization
4. The term “in vitro” fertilization refers to:
A. Fertilization inside the fallopian tube
B. Fertilization inside the uterus
C. Fertilization inside a glass dish
D. All of the above
5. A fetus may survive a premature delivery after:
A. 4 months B. 5 months C. 6 months D. anytime during the 2nd trimester
6. According to catholic church, when is fetus considered a human being?
A. When the mother’s life is at risk C. From the moment of fertilization
B. Ectopic pregnancy D. 8 weeks or less
7. The only acceptable justification for abortion:
A. Mother’s egoism C. Protection
B. Save mother’s life D. Ethics
8. The embryo does not reach the uterus but instead adheres to the lining of the fallopian tube. As the embryo
implants and grows, the tube becomes stretched and inflamed causing increasing pain in the pregnant woman.
A. Conception C. Abortion
B. In vitro fertilization D. ectopic pregnancy
9. Health ethics deals with:
A. Personal C. scientific
B. Moral D. Biological issues
10. The risk of abortion include:
A. Increased risk of breast cancer C. Infection
B. Excessive bleeding D. All 3
11. Which of the following describes euthanasia?
A. Medically assisted death C. both
B. Intubation to support life D. neither
12. Voluntary euthanasia is willing suicide.
A. True B. False
13. Which from among the following statement is correct about voluntary euthanasia?
A. Anyone can decide to end the life of a patient
B. When somebody makes the decision to end your life because you are unable
 C. When you make the decision to end your life yourself
D. All of the above
14. A common reason why treatment maybe withheld is:
A. The patient’s own choice C. The treatment just prolongs dying
B. An undesirable resulting quality of life D. All 3
15. A do-not-resuscitate order tells medical professionals not to:
A. Prolong suffering C. Perform CPR
B. Give fluids D. Give oxygen
16. Which should the highest norm be when considering abortion?
A. Right to freedom C. Sanctity of life
B. Right to equality D. quality of life
17. Another term for direct euthanasia:
A. Voluntary C. Active
B. Involuntary D. Passive
18. What does the term euthanasia refer to?
A. Dying from natural causes C. Killing without physical trauma
B. Killing efficiently D. Providing a death free of pain or distress
19.

Essay:
The issue
Malou explains to the student nurse that she has discovered that she is pregnant, but she isn’t ready to have a
baby. The pregnancy was accidental, and no one knows about it. She isn’t ready for marriage and doesn’t want to quit
school to take care of the baby. Also, her parents are traditional and wouldn’t understand. Malou’s friend tells her she
should have an abortion, but Malou is against abortion and cant imagine taking the life of an unborn baby.

Questions:
1. Is abortion OK in a case like Malou’s?
2. Should abortion be available to anyone who wants one?
3. Who has the right to decide whether to have an abortion?
4. Under what conditions should abortions be permitted?