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Moral Dilemmas in Medicine (Abortion, Genetic Testing)

1. : Which of the following is the central ethical issue in abortion debates?

(A) Financial cost


(B) The moral status of the fetus


(C) Hospital equipment availability


(D) Length of pregnancy leave




2. : Which ethical principle supports a woman’s right to choose abortion?

(A) Autonomy


(B) Beneficence


(C) Justice


(D) Non-maleficence




3. : Which principle argues against abortion on the grounds of “do no harm”?

(A) Non-maleficence


(B) Justice


(C) Autonomy


(D) Confidentiality




4. : Prenatal genetic testing raises ethical concerns primarily about:

(A) Early detection of diseases


(B) Discrimination and selective termination


(C) Faster medical research


(D) Reducing hospital stays




5. : Which ethical concern is linked to “designer babies” through genetic engineering?

(A) Promoting fairness


(B) Undermining natural human diversity


(C) Reducing health risks


(D) Enhancing medical education




6. : Genetic testing may cause psychological harm due to:

(A) Lack of technology


(B) Fear of discovering predisposition to diseases


(C) Expensive treatment costs


(D) Limited access to labs




7. : Which principle emphasizes fairness in access to abortion and genetic testing services?

(A) Beneficence


(B) Autonomy


(C) Justice


(D) Confidentiality




8. : Selective abortion based on fetal gender is considered unethical because it:

(A) Increases healthcare costs


(B) Encourages gender discrimination


(C) Reduces population growth


(D) Violates genetic laws




9. : Which ethical issue arises when parents want genetic testing without the child’s consent?

(A) Autonomy of the child


(B) Physician’s confidentiality


(C) Medical negligence


(D) Hospital efficiency




10. : A major moral dilemma in genetic testing for incurable diseases is:

(A) It can create anxiety without offering treatment


(B) It reduces hospital admissions


(C) It always prevents illness


(D) It increases family happiness




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