INSTRUCTION: Answer the following questions based on your understanding. Answer them with

integrity. No Plagiarism allowed!

1. Define ethics and explain each key concept in the definition

2. State the meaning of the utilitarianism principles of utility and of the greatest happiness for the greatest happiness for the greatest number. Why it is alleged that utilitarianism lacks the concepts of justice?

3. It is advantageous to have moral principles by which to make moral decisions? Justify your positions whether yes or no.

4. If you were on among the Filipino stewardesses, Domestic helpers, or Nurses allegedly raped by Iraqi soldiers when they invaded Kuwait, what would you do to prevent a possible conception?

Gusto mo bang malahian ng dugong arabo? Suppose for instance that you failed to prevent conception after the sexual assault, and you became pregnant as a result.

a. Would you or would you not bring your pregnancy to term? Why?

b. Discuss the moral issue involved and the justifications for your moral decisions.

5. Do health professionals have the duty to participate in abortions even if they find them morally

repugnant?

6. Most advanced nations of the world limit elective abortions after 20weeks gestation. Provide a

pro and con argument for such law.

7. Will an individual held morally responsible for: (answer a,b,c)

A. All his acts?

B. Acts performed to ignorance?

C. Acts performed under erroneous conscience?

8. Dilemma: (answer a,b,c)

A. A friend gives you a gift for your birthday. Unfortunately, it is a type of perfume you extremely allergic to. Do you say something and ask for a receipt to return it, or keep quiet?

B. As a nurse, would you ever hide information from a patient about terminal or pre terminal diagnosis in an effort to bolster their spirit or attitude?

C. It is ever acceptable to break patient confidentiality if you know that a patient's health status may be harming others?