PrepTest 118, Section 2, Question 13
The moral precepts embodied in the Hippocratic oath,(437 more words not shown)
Which one of the following(16 more words not shown)
- Aenthusiastic(1 more words not shown)
- Bbemused(1 more words not shown)
- Creasoned(1 more words not shown)
- Dstrict(1 more words not shown)
- Eguarded(1 more words not shown)
Reading the passage
The writer disagrees with the critics but gives reasons rather than insults. Patients still need assurance, beneficence remains valuable, and peripheral adaptation is possible. I'd predict respectful disagreement.
Working the answers
- A
The writer defends the oath against the criticisms, so enthusiastic support for the critics points the wrong way.
- B
“Bemused” suggests puzzlement or confusion. The writer understands the objections and explains why they don't defeat the oath's core value; this isn't a puzzled dismissal.
- CCorrect
The disagreement is supported by reasons: the historical objection is irrelevant, patients still need protection, and the oath can adapt. That's reasoned disagreement.
- D
The writer takes a position in favor of retaining the core. This isn't neutrality.
- E
Allowing adaptations doesn't amount to agreement with the critics' overall attack. The writer's central response is a defense, not guarded agreement.
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