Chapter 15 – Economic Issues

Chapter 15 – Economic Issues

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which ethical theories of justice are based on the concept that it is good to maximize the greatest good for the greatest number of people?

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 379             BLM:  Remember

2. Three patients arrive at a health care facility in a remote northern area of Canada. All have serious injuries, but there is only enough room on a small plane for one patient. The nurse in charge of the facility asks; “Who needs access to specialties the most?” What does this scenario suggest?

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 371             BLM:  Higher Order

3. The economics of Country A support the rights of property and liberty for each person and allow each citizen to improve life circumstances by his or her own effort. Health care can be purchased or given freely in Country A, but there is no entitlement program to ensure basic health care to vulnerable people. Which of the following best describes this type of economic structure?

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 379             BLM:  Higher Order

4. John Rawls suggested that in making decisions of distributive justice, one should examine the situation behind a “veil of ignorance” so that no one would be able to design principles to favour his or her own particular condition. This idea supports a political philosophy for which Rawls was a proponent. What is that political philosophy called?

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 379             BLM:  Higher Order