Question 1

Identify the form of Euthanasia which is performed when the person is persistently vegetative state, or the case of infants.

Accepted Answer

Non-voluntary euthanasia is performed when the person is unable to consent (due to being in a vegetative state or being an infant) and has not previously provided consent or directives regarding end-of-life decisions.

Question 2

The notion of 'status of embryo' related to:

Accepted Answer

The 'status of embryo' is primarily related to abortion, as it involves ethical and legal considerations about the rights and moral status of the embryo or fetus.

Question 3

'Doing away with useless mouths'. This view related to

Accepted Answer

The phrase "doing away with useless mouths" is associated with Nazi euthanasia programs, where individuals deemed "unworthy of life" due to disabilities or other criteria were systematically killed.

Question 4

'Maintaining a pure Aryan Volk', is the justification given by:

Accepted Answer

The ideology of Nazism, led by Adolf Hitler in Germany, emphasized the superiority of the Aryan race and aimed to maintain a "pure Aryan Volk" (people or nation). This racial purity concept was a central tenet of Nazi ideology.

Question 5

Nazi euthanasia is neither voluntary nor non-voluntary but -------------------.

Accepted Answer

Nazi euthanasia was involuntary as it involved the systematic killing of individuals deemed "unworthy of life" without their consent.

Question 6

Euthanasia is done by the withdrawal od life supporting systems is called:

Accepted Answer

Passive euthanasia involves withdrawing or withholding life-sustaining treatments to allow a person to die naturally, rather than actively causing death through some action.

Question 7

The euthanasia is done by giving lethal injection is called:

Accepted Answer

Active euthanasia involves directly causing the death of a patient, typically through the administration of a lethal substance, such as an injection.

Question 8

--------------------- type of euthanasia is widely accepted.

Accepted Answer

Passive euthanasia, which involves withholding or withdrawing treatment that would prolong the life of a terminally ill patient, is widely accepted in many countries and considered ethically permissible by many people and medical professionals.

Question 9

Voluntary euthanasia is also called as:

Accepted Answer

Voluntary euthanasia is often referred to as "surgeon assisted suicide" or more commonly "physician-assisted suicide," where a physician provides a patient, at their request, with the means to end their own life.

Question 10

Which among the given is treated as the widely accepted form of euthanasia?

Accepted Answer

Voluntary euthanasia, where the person who is euthanized has requested to be so, is the most widely accepted form. It is considered ethically acceptable in many jurisdictions where euthanasia is legal, as it respects the autonomy and decision of the individual involved.

Question 11

The term bioethics is derived from the Greek -------------- ---------------.

Accepted Answer

The term bioethics combines "bios" (life) and "ethos" (ethics), reflecting its focus on ethical issues in the life sciences and healthcare.

Question 12

The article 'Bioethical imperative' is written by

Accepted Answer

The answer of The article 'Bioethical imperative' is written by
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Question 13

The principle of Autonomy is related to :

Accepted Answer

The principle of autonomy is most directly related to medical ethics, emphasizing the right of patients to make informed decisions about their own healthcare.

Question 14

Which among the following is not treated as the principle of Medical ethics?

Accepted Answer

Objectivity is not traditionally considered one of the core principles of medical ethics. The main principles typically include autonomy (respecting the patient's right to make their own decisions), justice (treating patients fairly and equitably), and beneficence (acting in the best interest of the patient).

Question 15

The notion of Informed consent is related to the principle of:

Accepted Answer

Informed consent is directly related to the principle of autonomy, which emphasizes the right of patients or participants to make informed decisions about their own healthcare or participation in research based on full information and without coercion.

Question 16

The concept 'Informed consent' is related to:

Accepted Answer

Informed consent is primarily associated with medical ethics, where it refers to the process by which patients are informed about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a treatment, procedure, or participation in research, and then give their voluntary agreement to proceed.

Question 17

------------- is the basic principle of the view of Fair distribution of scare medical resources.

Accepted Answer

Justice is the principle that emphasizes fairness and equality in the distribution of scarce resources, including medical resources. It involves making decisions on who gets what treatment based on ethical considerations of fairness and equity.

Question 18

------------------------ is the basic principle of the view that a medical procedure does not make harm to the patient involved and others in the society.

Accepted Answer

Non-maleficence is the principle that emphasizes the importance of not causing harm to the patient or others in society. It is a fundamental ethical guideline in medicine and healthcare.

Question 19

When death is brought about by an act is called:

Accepted Answer

Active euthanasia refers to the act of deliberately intervening to end someone's life, for example, by administering a lethal dose of medication.

Question 20

When a patient is killed by giving an overdose of medicine is called:

Accepted Answer

Active euthanasia involves taking specific steps to cause a patient's death, such as administering a lethal dose of medication.

Quiz 4: Euthanasia and Bioethics