SMLE — Ethics MCQs
Practice 84 Ethics past-paper MCQs for SMLE, each with a detailed explanation and reference. Try free samples below, then start a full quiz.
Ethics is a core part of the SMLE syllabus. HighYield's Ethics question bank collects 84MCQs modelled on real past papers, so you practise the exact style and difficulty you'll face on exam day. Every question comes with a worked explanation and a subject reference, so you learn why an answer is right — not just which option to pick.
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Sample Ethics Questions
A couple presents to a fertility clinic. Testing reveals the husband is HIV-positive. What should the physician do?
- A.Tell the husband first, and counsel him to inform his wife
- B.Tell the wife directly without informing the husband
- C.Tell a close relative to help mediate disclosure
- D.Withhold the result from both until further testing
During history-taking, a patient begins expressing his feelings and concerns about his illness rather than answering your questions directly. What is the most appropriate response?
- A.Let him express himself and actively listen
- B.Tell him you are busy and will return later
- C.Refer him to another physician
- D.Politely interrupt and redirect with closed-ended questions
After being told he has cancer, a patient responds by insisting there must be a mistake in the diagnosis. What defense mechanism is this?
- A.Regression
- B.Denial
- C.Displacement
- D.Projection
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