LSUS 703 | Ethics, Fertility & Child Welfare | 50 Quiz Questions with Answers | Louisiana State University Shreveport

This document includes 50 fully answered and 100% solved questions from Quiz 5 of LSUS MHA 703 – Legal Foundations of Healthcare, administered at Louisiana State University Shreveport during the 2025/2026 academic year. It provides an in-depth review of critical ethical principles and bioethical dilemmas faced in modern healthcare practice, particularly concerning reproduction, child welfare, and patient rights. The first section introduces ethical theories such as meta-ethics, normative ethics, and applied ethics, along with concepts like altruism, deontology, egoism, consequentialism, utilitarianism, justice, and respect for autonomy. It also features the Potter Box ethical decision-making model, providing a step-by-step approach to resolving moral dilemmas in clinical and policy settings. The second section covers sensitive ethical and legal topics related to the beginning of life and reproductive technologies, including: Fertilization and artificial insemination Sperm retrieval techniques (e.g., MESA, electroejaculation) In vitro fertilization and frozen embryos Genetic testing and eugenics concerns Surrogacy contracts and legal disputes Vaccinations, neonatal care, and Safe Haven Laws Legal standards for child protection (e.g., Best Interest of the Child) This document is highly relevant for: Master of Health Administration (MHA) Master of Public Health (MPH) Bioethics and Health Policy students Reproductive Health Law & Social Work Nursing and Pre-Med students studying medical ethics Professionals in maternal, child, and reproductive healthcare policy It serves as a comprehensive study guide for anyone seeking to understand ethical reasoning, healthcare law, and patient-centered decision-making within complex medical and legal contexts. Keywords: ethical principles, meta-ethics, normative ethics, applied ethics, altruism, utilitarianism, deontology, justice, autonomy, potter box, fertilization, artificial insemination, IVF, sperm retrieval, surrogacy, frozen embryos, genetic testing, child welfare, safe haven laws, vaccinations, best interest of the child, healthcare ethics quiz