NFDN ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Morality. Answer: Beliefs or traditions we hold & how we conduct
ourselves towards others (ex. kolberg's theory of moral
development)
-Right vs. Wrong
◉ Moral autonomy. Answer: -we feel responsibility & ownership for
out chosen values
-being accountable & standing up for what we believe in.
◉ Moral integrity. Answer: maintaining an open attitude to the
diverse values and beliefs of others, and in doing so, viewing the
world in a different way.
◉ Moral distress. Answer: when you are unable to act in ways they
think are "right"
- typically a situation where the nurse has little control, unable to
effect meaningful change
Ex. staff shortages, clients with high complex needs, reduction in
experience on unit, reduced support staff & resources.
,◉ 5 ethical principles. Answer: -Responsibility to the Public
-Responsibility to Clients
-Responsibility to the Profession
-Responsibility to Colleagues
-Responsibility to Oneself
◉ 8 Ethical principles. Answer: to guide professional practice
-Responsibility
-Accountability
-Advocacy
-Autonomy
-Beneficence
-Nonmaleficence
-Justice
-Veracity
◉ Responsibility. Answer: -reliability & dependability
-distinguish between right and wrong
-duty to perform actions adequately & thoughtfully
-Foundation for communication nursing values to employers, health
care providers and the public
, ◉ Accountability. Answer: Being able to accept responsibility or to
account for one's actions.
-keep up with professional standards, laws and regulations
-ensure have skill to provide practice
maintain fitness to practice
-share knowledge (mentorship & feedback)
◉ Advocacy. Answer: Acting on behalf of another person.
Speaking for persons who cannot speak for themselves.
Intervening to ensure their views are heard.
-protect client from infringement on their rights as patients and
human feelings
-provide information
-obtain informed consent.
◉ Autonomy. Answer: Ability to govern oneself
Right of the individual to to have control over processes & decision
making concerning one's own life & health
-fundamental to healthcare in nursing
-include client in ALL decisions about care
◉ Beneficence. Answer: Doing good or promoting good for others
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Morality. Answer: Beliefs or traditions we hold & how we conduct
ourselves towards others (ex. kolberg's theory of moral
development)
-Right vs. Wrong
◉ Moral autonomy. Answer: -we feel responsibility & ownership for
out chosen values
-being accountable & standing up for what we believe in.
◉ Moral integrity. Answer: maintaining an open attitude to the
diverse values and beliefs of others, and in doing so, viewing the
world in a different way.
◉ Moral distress. Answer: when you are unable to act in ways they
think are "right"
- typically a situation where the nurse has little control, unable to
effect meaningful change
Ex. staff shortages, clients with high complex needs, reduction in
experience on unit, reduced support staff & resources.
,◉ 5 ethical principles. Answer: -Responsibility to the Public
-Responsibility to Clients
-Responsibility to the Profession
-Responsibility to Colleagues
-Responsibility to Oneself
◉ 8 Ethical principles. Answer: to guide professional practice
-Responsibility
-Accountability
-Advocacy
-Autonomy
-Beneficence
-Nonmaleficence
-Justice
-Veracity
◉ Responsibility. Answer: -reliability & dependability
-distinguish between right and wrong
-duty to perform actions adequately & thoughtfully
-Foundation for communication nursing values to employers, health
care providers and the public
, ◉ Accountability. Answer: Being able to accept responsibility or to
account for one's actions.
-keep up with professional standards, laws and regulations
-ensure have skill to provide practice
maintain fitness to practice
-share knowledge (mentorship & feedback)
◉ Advocacy. Answer: Acting on behalf of another person.
Speaking for persons who cannot speak for themselves.
Intervening to ensure their views are heard.
-protect client from infringement on their rights as patients and
human feelings
-provide information
-obtain informed consent.
◉ Autonomy. Answer: Ability to govern oneself
Right of the individual to to have control over processes & decision
making concerning one's own life & health
-fundamental to healthcare in nursing
-include client in ALL decisions about care
◉ Beneficence. Answer: Doing good or promoting good for others
