NUR 190 FINAL EXAM 129 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025/2026
ANS: B. Christian ethics
The charge nurse is operating from a Christian ethics framework. The imperative
demand of Christian ethics is to treat others as moral equals by permitting them
to act as we do when they occupy a position similar to ours. Kantianism states that
decisions should be made based on moral law and that actions are bound by a
sense of moral duty. Utilitarianism holds that decisions should be made focusing
on the end result being happiness. Ethical egoism promotes the idea that what is
right is good for the individual. - CORRECT ANSWER In response to a student's
question regarding choosing a psychiatric specialty, a charge nurse states,
"Mentally ill clients need special care. If I were in that position, I'd want a caring
nurse also." From which ethical framework is the charge nurse operating?
A. Kantianism
B. Christian ethics
C. Ethical egoism
D. Utilitarianism
ANS: B. "This job will pay the bills, and the workload is light enough for me."
The applicant's comment reflects an ethical egoism framework. This framework
promotes the idea that decisions are made based on what is good for the
individual and may not take the needs of others into account. - CORRECT ANSWER
,During a hiring interview, which response by a nursing applicant should indicate
that the applicant operates from an ethical egoism framework?
A. "I would want to be treated in a caring manner if I were mentally ill."
B. "This job will pay the bills, and the workload is light enough for me."
C. "I will be happy caring for the mentally ill. Working in Med/Surg kills my back."
D. "It is my duty in life to be a psychiatric nurse. It is the right thing to do."
ANS: A. Taking no action is still considered an unethical action by the coworker.
The coworker's lack of involvement can be interpreted as an unethical action. The
coworker is experiencing an ethical dilemma in which a decision needs to be made
between two unfavorable alternatives. The coworker has a responsibility to report
any observed unethical actions. - CORRECT ANSWER Without authorization, a
nurse administers an extra dose of narcotic tranquilizer to an agitated client. The
nurse's coworker observes this action but does nothing for fear of repercussion.
What is the ethical interpretation of the coworker's lack of involvement?
A. Taking no action is still considered an unethical action by the coworker.
B. Taking no action releases the coworker from ethical responsibility.
C. Taking no action is advised when potential adverse consequences are foreseen.
D. Taking no action is acceptable because the coworker is only a bystander.
ANS: B. Autonomy
,The unit manager's policy regarding voluntary client participation in group therapy
preserves the ethical principle of autonomy. The principle of autonomy presumes
that individuals are capable of making independent decisions for themselves and
that health-care workers must respect these decisions. - CORRECT ANSWER Group
therapy is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory, on an inpatient psychiatric
unit. The unit manager's policy is that clients can make a choice about whether or
not to attend group therapy. Which ethical principle does the unit manager's
policy preserve?
A. Justice
B. Autonomy
C. Veracity
D. Beneficence
ANS: B. A nurse physically places an irritating client in four-point restraints.
A tort is a violation of civil law in which an individual has been wronged and can
be intentional or unintentional. A nurse who physically places an irritating client in
restraints has touched the client without consent and has committed an
intentional tort. - CORRECT ANSWER Which is an example of an intentional tort?
A. A nurse fails to assess a client's obvious symptoms of neuroleptic malignant
syndrome.
B. A nurse physically places an irritating client in four-point restraints.
C. A nurse makes a medication error and does not report the incident.
D. A nurse gives patient information to an unauthorized person.
, ANS: D. Continue professional attempts to establish a positive working
relationship with the client.
The most appropriate nursing action is to continue professional attempts to
establish a positive working relationship with the client. The involuntarily
committed client should be respected and has the right to assert grievances if
rights are infringed. - CORRECT ANSWER An involuntarily committed client is
verbally abusive to the staff and repeatedly threatening to sue. The client records
the full names and phone numbers of the staff. Which nursing action is most
appropriate to decrease the possibility of a lawsuit?
A. Verbally redirect the client, and then limit one-on-one interaction.
B. Involve the hospital's security division as soon as possible.
C. Notify the client that documenting personal staff information is against hospital
policy.
D. Continue professional attempts to establish a positive working relationship with
the client.
ANS: D. Professionals can override treatment refusal if the client is actively suicidal
or homicidal.
The nurse should understand that health-care professionals can override
treatment refusal when a client is actively suicidal or homicidal. A suicidal or
homicidal client who refuses treatment may be a danger to self or others. This
situation should be treated as an emergency, and treatment may be performed
without informed consent. - CORRECT ANSWER Which statement should a nurse
identify as correct regarding a client's right to refuse treatment?
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025/2026
ANS: B. Christian ethics
The charge nurse is operating from a Christian ethics framework. The imperative
demand of Christian ethics is to treat others as moral equals by permitting them
to act as we do when they occupy a position similar to ours. Kantianism states that
decisions should be made based on moral law and that actions are bound by a
sense of moral duty. Utilitarianism holds that decisions should be made focusing
on the end result being happiness. Ethical egoism promotes the idea that what is
right is good for the individual. - CORRECT ANSWER In response to a student's
question regarding choosing a psychiatric specialty, a charge nurse states,
"Mentally ill clients need special care. If I were in that position, I'd want a caring
nurse also." From which ethical framework is the charge nurse operating?
A. Kantianism
B. Christian ethics
C. Ethical egoism
D. Utilitarianism
ANS: B. "This job will pay the bills, and the workload is light enough for me."
The applicant's comment reflects an ethical egoism framework. This framework
promotes the idea that decisions are made based on what is good for the
individual and may not take the needs of others into account. - CORRECT ANSWER
,During a hiring interview, which response by a nursing applicant should indicate
that the applicant operates from an ethical egoism framework?
A. "I would want to be treated in a caring manner if I were mentally ill."
B. "This job will pay the bills, and the workload is light enough for me."
C. "I will be happy caring for the mentally ill. Working in Med/Surg kills my back."
D. "It is my duty in life to be a psychiatric nurse. It is the right thing to do."
ANS: A. Taking no action is still considered an unethical action by the coworker.
The coworker's lack of involvement can be interpreted as an unethical action. The
coworker is experiencing an ethical dilemma in which a decision needs to be made
between two unfavorable alternatives. The coworker has a responsibility to report
any observed unethical actions. - CORRECT ANSWER Without authorization, a
nurse administers an extra dose of narcotic tranquilizer to an agitated client. The
nurse's coworker observes this action but does nothing for fear of repercussion.
What is the ethical interpretation of the coworker's lack of involvement?
A. Taking no action is still considered an unethical action by the coworker.
B. Taking no action releases the coworker from ethical responsibility.
C. Taking no action is advised when potential adverse consequences are foreseen.
D. Taking no action is acceptable because the coworker is only a bystander.
ANS: B. Autonomy
,The unit manager's policy regarding voluntary client participation in group therapy
preserves the ethical principle of autonomy. The principle of autonomy presumes
that individuals are capable of making independent decisions for themselves and
that health-care workers must respect these decisions. - CORRECT ANSWER Group
therapy is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory, on an inpatient psychiatric
unit. The unit manager's policy is that clients can make a choice about whether or
not to attend group therapy. Which ethical principle does the unit manager's
policy preserve?
A. Justice
B. Autonomy
C. Veracity
D. Beneficence
ANS: B. A nurse physically places an irritating client in four-point restraints.
A tort is a violation of civil law in which an individual has been wronged and can
be intentional or unintentional. A nurse who physically places an irritating client in
restraints has touched the client without consent and has committed an
intentional tort. - CORRECT ANSWER Which is an example of an intentional tort?
A. A nurse fails to assess a client's obvious symptoms of neuroleptic malignant
syndrome.
B. A nurse physically places an irritating client in four-point restraints.
C. A nurse makes a medication error and does not report the incident.
D. A nurse gives patient information to an unauthorized person.
, ANS: D. Continue professional attempts to establish a positive working
relationship with the client.
The most appropriate nursing action is to continue professional attempts to
establish a positive working relationship with the client. The involuntarily
committed client should be respected and has the right to assert grievances if
rights are infringed. - CORRECT ANSWER An involuntarily committed client is
verbally abusive to the staff and repeatedly threatening to sue. The client records
the full names and phone numbers of the staff. Which nursing action is most
appropriate to decrease the possibility of a lawsuit?
A. Verbally redirect the client, and then limit one-on-one interaction.
B. Involve the hospital's security division as soon as possible.
C. Notify the client that documenting personal staff information is against hospital
policy.
D. Continue professional attempts to establish a positive working relationship with
the client.
ANS: D. Professionals can override treatment refusal if the client is actively suicidal
or homicidal.
The nurse should understand that health-care professionals can override
treatment refusal when a client is actively suicidal or homicidal. A suicidal or
homicidal client who refuses treatment may be a danger to self or others. This
situation should be treated as an emergency, and treatment may be performed
without informed consent. - CORRECT ANSWER Which statement should a nurse
identify as correct regarding a client's right to refuse treatment?
