Question 1

The most common legal and ethical concern related to AID is

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The most common legal and ethical concern related to AID is the legitimacy of the child and its support. This includes issues such as ensuring that the donor has no legal claim to parenting rights and responsibilities, as well as determining how the child will be supported emotionally and financially. Other concerns, such as the possibility of battery by the parent or lack of consent by the potential mother, are also important, but are not typically as prominent as concerns related to the child's well-being and rights.

Question 2

Recommendations from the Roe v.Wade decision included all of the following except

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B

Question 3

The gestational period is the

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The gestational period is a term used to describe the time from conception to birth. Therefore, the best choice is C. Option A pertains to the preconception period, and option B refers to the postpartum period, making them both incorrect. Option D includes all three periods, rendering it too broad and inaccurate.

Question 4

AID records are

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AID (Artificial Insemination by Donor) records are indeed confidential, not considered public records, and are handled with the same level of privacy and confidentiality as adoption papers. This ensures the privacy of all parties involved.

Question 5

Any action taken to prevent pregnancy from occurring is

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Contraception refers to any method or action taken to prevent pregnancy from occurring. Sterilization refers to a permanent procedure that prevents the possibility of reproduction, while conception and fertilization refer to the process of the egg and sperm joining to form an embryo.

Question 6

Sterilization requires

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Sterilization requires written consent from a mentally competent adult. Consent from the spouse is not necessary. Therefore, the best choice is A and B.

Question 7

The termination of a pregnancy before the fetus is viable is called

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Induced abortion refers to the deliberate termination of a pregnancy, while spontaneous abortion, commonly known as a miscarriage, refers to the natural loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb. Both terms describe the termination of a pregnancy before the fetus is viable.

Question 8

Surrogate motherhood allows the

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Surrogate motherhood arrangements typically involve the surrogate mother being compensated for medical and other expenses related to the pregnancy, rather than keeping the child or being paid for the child itself.

Question 9

A woman's right to privacy,including the right to an abortion,is guaranteed by

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The right to privacy, including the right to an abortion, is guaranteed by the landmark case Roe v. Wade in 1973. Griswold v. Connecticut, while also dealing with privacy rights, specifically focused on the right to use contraception and was decided in 1965. Roe v. Texas is not a real case. Griswold v. Roe does not exist, as it is a combination of the two case names.

Question 10

Castration or sterilization of another person without legal permission is considered to be

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Castration or sterilization of another person without legal permission is considered to be assault and battery, a criminal offense punishable by law. It is a form of physical and emotional harm inflicted on another person without their consent.

Question 11

In the stage of human development between the 2nd and 12th week,the developing life is

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During the 2nd to 12th week of human development, the developing life is considered an embryo. This is the period of major organ development and when the embryo takes on a more identifiable human form. The term "fetus" is typically used after the 12th week when the major organ systems are formed and the focus shifts to growth and maturation. "Zygote" refers to the fertilized egg immediately after conception, and "viable" refers to a developing fetus that has a chance of surviving outside of the womb, typically after the 24th week of gestation.

Question 12

AID is the same as

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AID stands for artificial insemination donor, which refers to a person who donates sperm for the purpose of artificial insemination.

Question 13

Eugenic sterilization is

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Eugenic sterilization is the sterilization of individuals considered undesirable by society, such as those with mental or physical impairments or those deemed socially deviant. This practice has been widely condemned as unethical and a violation of human rights. Sterilization of criminals or the cognitively impaired falls under eugenic sterilization and is similarly controversial.

Question 14

Voluntary sterilization of unmarried minors is

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Voluntary sterilization of unmarried minors is forbidden in many states, but it is allowed with the authorization of the minor and parent or guardian in some states. Therefore, choices B and C are correct. However, it is not common in most states, so choice A is incorrect.

Question 15

The process of medically altering reproductive organs to prevent the possibility of producing children is

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Sterilization is the process of medically altering reproductive organs to prevent the possibility of producing children. Hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus, which may or may not also include the removal of the ovaries. Vasectomy is a procedure for men that involves cutting or blocking the vas deferens, which is the tube that carries sperm from the testicles to the penis. Contraception refers to any method of preventing pregnancy, including the use of birth control pills, condoms, or other devices or methods. While contraception may be a temporary or reversible form of birth control, sterilization is generally considered a permanent or irreversible method.

Question 16

In vitro fertilization occurs as a result of

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In vitro fertilization (IVF) involves fertilizing an egg with sperm outside of the female body in a laboratory setting (B). Once fertilized, the embryo is then implanted in the uterus (C) in the hopes of initiating a successful pregnancy. Therefore, IVF requires both B and C to occur.

Question 17

A person appointed by the court to speak on behalf of an incapacitated party is called the

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A guardian ad litem is a person appointed by the court to represent an incapacitated party, such as a minor or someone with a disability, during legal proceedings. They advocate for the best interests of the incapacitated party and ensure that their rights are protected. Respondeat superior refers to the legal principle that holds employers responsible for the actions of their employees, while a guardian is someone who has legal authority and responsibility for another person. The conscience is a personal sense of right and wrong.

Question 18

An employee can abstain from assisting in an abortion procedure as a matter of

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An employee may choose to abstain from assisting in an abortion procedure as a matter of conscience or religious conviction. Therefore, options A and B are both correct. The employee has the right to refuse to participate in a medical procedure that goes against their beliefs or values.

Question 19

The use of fertility drugs

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Fertility drugs are often used to stimulate ovulation and increase the chance of pregnancy, but they also increase the chance of multiple pregnancies, such as twins or triplets. This is because the drugs encourage the release of multiple eggs at once, increasing the likelihood of multiple fertilizations.

Question 20

Initially,Roe v.Wade said that during the third trimester of pregnancy,the state

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During the third trimester of pregnancy, the state may prohibit abortions except to save the life of the mother. This was the ruling of Roe v. Wade.

Quiz 12: Ethical Issues Relating to Life