Unit 3 Chapter 8

Question 1

bioethics

Answer 1

branch of medical ethics concerned with moral issues resulting from high technology and sophisticated medical research. Social issues such as genetic engineering, abortion, and fetal tissue research raise important bioethical questions

Question 2

cryopreservation

Answer 2

storage of biologic materials (sperm, embryo, tissue, plasma) at extremely cold temperature for use at a later time

Question 3

ethics

Answer 3

defined in terms of what is morally right and wrong; ethics will differ from person to person; often defined by a code or creed as in the Code of Ethics from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

Question 4

female genital mutilation

Answer 4

partial or complete removal of the clitoris, partial or total removal of the labia minora and/or labia majoria, narrowing the vaginal opening by creating a covering seal, and the pricking, piercing, or cauterizing of genitals

Question 5

genetic engineering

Answer 5

alteration, manipulation, replacement, or repair of genetic material

Question 6

in vitro fertilization (IVF)

Answer 6

the ovum is fertilized in a culture dish, allowed to grow, and then implanted into the uterus

Question 7

macroallocation

Answer 7

a scarce medical resources; decisions are made by Congress, health systems agencies, and insurance companies

Question 8

microallocation

Answer 8

a scarce medical resources; decisions are made by providers and individual members of the health care team

Question 9

surrogate

Answer 9

substitute; someone who substitutes for another

Question 10

tubal ligation

Answer 10

woman; permanent contraception; a choice of sterilization; used to prevent pregnancy and to prevent passing on a genetic anomaly

Question 11

vasectomy

Answer 11

men; permanent contraception; a choice of sterilization; used to prevent pregnancy and to prevent passing on a genetic anomaly