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Med Law and Ethics

Unit 4 Exam

TermDefinition
TRUE OR FALSE: the american medical association (AMA) has supported government health reform False
True or False: Microallocations are made on an individual basis by national organ centers. False
T or F: All clients are directly affected by increased health-care costs. True
T OR F:Chronic renal disease is one of many chronic diseases that are named specifically in the Medicare program. False
T OR F: Genetic testing is often used in treating certain lung cancers to determine how well a cancer will respond to a particular drug or combination of drugs. True
T OR F: To date, approximately 4,000 genetically related disorders have been identified. True
T OR F: Mutations in genes can occur randomly. True
T OR F: In cancer cells, genomics analyzes how the cells metastasize. True
T OR F: A mixture of cultural, social, and religious beliefs plays a strong role in the practice of female genital mutilation. True
T of F: Physicians cannot refuse to perform an abortion. False
T or F: Frozen sperm is commonly used for artificial insemination. True
T OR F: AIH raises more ethical and legal issues than does AID. False
T OR F: The Patient Self-Determination Act is a federal law. True
T OR F: The Uniform Determination of Death Act identifies medical standards for writing living will documents. False
T OR F: Persons who are dying all experience the same psychological experiences. False
T OR F: Fear is often a traumatic psychological aspect of dying. True
Plastic surgery to reduce the size of a woman’s nose could be considered: Concierge Medicine
House calls, which used to be the norm in the early 1900s, are now considered: concierge medicine and premier medical services.
Microallocation Decisions are made on an individual basis.
Macroallocation Helps to determine how much money is spent on medical research.
In 2004, what organization was formed to complete the encoding of genes? The International Human Genome Sequencing Consortium
Chorionic villus sampling is: a test used to detect genetic defects.
A neural tube defect involving incomplete development of the brain or spinal cord that is caused by failure of the spine to close properly during development is called: spina bifida
A genetic disorder that causes a moderate to severe mental disability is called: Down Syndrome
The human genome Has two sets of 23 chromosomes, one from each parent.
The NCAA requires all athletes to be screened for sickle cell trait
Fertility awareness methods (FAM) of contraception: require that a couple abstain from having intercourse during the time when an ovum is most likely to be fertilized.
Which of the following is not a form of sterilization? Cystectomy
The rationale given by those performing FGM is: to prevent women from engaging in “illicit” sexual practices.
Spermicides come in which of the following forms? Jelly, cream, foam
FGM Has been performed in more than 140 million women around the world.
A critical time for the viability of a fetus is When the pulmonary surfactant is formed.
Living wills and/or physician’s directives: allow clients some control over choices in dying, may dictate when and if extraordinary means are to be used to preserve life, should be made available to health-care providers and family members.
Medications given to those who are suffering and are dying: help to relieve pain.
Which of the following states have passed physician-assisted death legislation? Oregon and Washington
The law that allows a physician to prescribe a lethal dose of medication when asked by a terminally ill client is: Death with Dignity Act.
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Appoints an agent to act on the behalf of another.
Assisted death Is legal in Washington and Oregon and Is under consideration in a number of other states.
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