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Because ethical formalism requires moral behavior regardless of the circumstances, it can be considered a(n) ________________ system.   a.  theological   b.  absolutist   c.  legalist   d.  relativist

According to the text, the last step necessary to clarify any dilemma is to _______________________.   a.  identify of potential values involved   b.  review all the facts   c.  identify all possible moral dilemmas   d.  resolve the ethical dilemma by using some means of decision making

Which of the following is not a theme of justice as proposed in the text?   a.  Fairness   b.  Equality   c.  Punishment   d.  Impartiality

Employing ethical principles to address specific issues such as social research or medical practice is called ___________________.   a.  meta-ethics   b.  normative ethics   c.  applied ethics   d.  practical ethics

Which ethical system embraces human’s inclination for self-preservation?   a.  Ethical formalism   b.  Natural law   c.  Ethics of care   d.  Ethics of virtue

What does a teleological ethical system judge?   a.  The consequences of a thought   b.  The consequences of an act   c.  The totality of a life   d.  The comparative virtues of an ethical system

What approach to corrective justice focuses on meeting the needs of offenders as well as victims?   a.  Distributive justice   b.  Restorative justice   c.  Civil justice   d.  Utilitarian justice

Define hydrostatic pressure:

Answer only five (5) of the six (6) conditions listed.  Below are six (6) medical or trauma conditions that could lead to shock.  Specifically describe the mechanism of how each of the following conditions could cause a decreased tissue perfusion (shock).  Please type out the condition as listed below and then provide your answer for each condition.  (3 points each, 15 points total) a)  Heart rate of 220 bpm (adult): b) Pericadial tamponade or tension pneumothorax: c) Severe bowel obstruction: d) Anaphylaxis: e) Spinal cord injury: f)  Excessive Na+ loss:

There are clues in the diagram below, the cell pointed arrow to is a [A].