BSNC 1020 MODULE 1-5 FINAL ACTUAL
EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ what is a moral or ethical agent?.
Answer: someone who has capacity to direct their actions to some ethical
end
◍ 1887-1994.
Answer: - opening of a number of nursing schools across
Canada:*Winnipeg general hospital school for nurses (first in Western
Canada)*Montreal, Fredericton, St John's, Halifax, and Charlottetown
school for nurses* Vancouver General Hospital school for nurses
◍ why do we have professional standards?.
Answer: promote, guide, direct professional practice
◍ nursing is defined as a health profession in which a person provides the
following.
Answer: health care promotion, prevention and medical assistance in dying
◍ example of moral or ethical agent.
Answer: good outcomes for patients
◍ code of ethics for canadian nurses what are the 2 values.
Answer: 1. caring is focus of nursing2. respect for persons is principle of
human life
◍ St. Catherine's Training School.
Answer: - first diploma school in Canada - admission requirements: plain
English education, good character, and Christian motives- learned: sanitary,
science, physiology, anatomy, and hygiene- taught to: observe patient for
, changes in temperature, skin condition, pulse, respirations, and functions of
organs and to report "faithfully" to the attending physician
◍ What is the name of the Act that provides BCCNM its authority?.
Answer: The Health Professions Act
◍ nursing is a self regulated profession in bc.
Answer: true
◍ St. Thomas Hospital.
Answer: A hospital in London where Florence Nightingale established the
Nightingale School of Nursing
◍ section 7 is.
Answer: restricted activities that do require an order
◍ What isn't an order?.
Answer: consultation, referral or professional recommendation
◍ what is ethical courage.
Answer: When nurses stand firm on a point of moral principle or a particular
decision about something in the face of overwhelming fear or threat to
themselves.
◍ what can nurses diagnose.
Answer: a condition
◍ why does the BCCNM use professional standards?.
Answer: recognize entry level and reentry level programs, clarify to public
what profession expects, guides nurses, foundation for assessment and
addresses incompetence
◍ conditions.
Answer: set out circumstances under which registered nurse may carry out
an activity
◍ what are the 2 key principles supported by HPA that BCCNM believes
uphold safe nursing practice?.
Answer: 1. scope of practice reflects reality of RN practice2. clear
, responsibility and accountability among health professionals is fundamental
to safe and ethical client care
◍ As a regulatory college BCCNM's responsibilities include (choose all that
apply)a. Labour negotiations and contractsb. Establishing, monitoring and
enforcing standards of practicec. Establishing and managing registration,
injury and discipline proceduresd. Advocating for quality practice
environmentse. Recognizing nursing education programs and coursesf All of
these points.
Answer: b, c and e
◍ Which of the following is an example of a reasonable expectation of privacy
for a patient? a) Having a conversation with a healthcare provider in a
crowded waiting room b) Receiving medical treatment in a private exam
room c) Discussing medical information with a healthcare provider over the
phone in a public area d) Receiving medical treatment in an open hospital
ward with other patients.
Answer: B
◍ nursing is regulated at the_______ and _____ level.
Answer: provincial and territorial
◍ applied ethics.
Answer: how we look at decisions ad how they should be made in certain
settings
◍ 3 types of analysis for ethical problems.
Answer: descriptive, conceptual and normative
◍ the BCCNM responsibilities includea. labour relationsb. advocating for
quality practice environmentsc. inquiry and discipline proceduresd.
advocating for nurses.
Answer: C
◍ what is ethical distress?.
Answer: occurs when the nurse knows the right thing to do but either
personal or institutional factors make it difficult to follow the correct course
, of action
◍ who is the BCCNM.
Answer: health regulator that protects the public
◍ perceived conflict of interest is.
Answer: when others perceive conflict of interest
◍ which piece of legislation outlines the registered nurse scope of practice in
BC.
Answer: the nurses and nurse practitioners regulation
◍ BCCNP sets the following on nursing scope of practice.
Answer: standards limits and conditions
◍ what meds can an RN prescribe.
Answer: a. A limited number of schedule I medications: used
fori.Anaphylaxisii.Cardiac dysrhythmiaiii.Opiate overdoseiv.Respiratory
distress in known asthmaticsv.Post-partum hemorrhagevi.Hypoglycemiab.
Schedule II medications:i.vaccines
◍ what did hall report recommend.
Answer: 2 tier education system with BAC and diploma
◍ What do I need to document when I seek direction from other care
providers?a. Care provided including any assessments and interventionsb.
Full name and designation of the person consultedc. Issues discussedd.
Clinical directions or orders providede. Intended follow-upf. All of the
above.
Answer: f
◍ is the hpa federal or provincial.
Answer: provincial
◍ what does professionalism involve.
Answer: specialised knowledge, accountability, autonomy, inquiry,
collegiality, collaboration, innovation, and ethics and values
◍ What should a nurse do if they are unable to provide safe care to a patient?
EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ what is a moral or ethical agent?.
Answer: someone who has capacity to direct their actions to some ethical
end
◍ 1887-1994.
Answer: - opening of a number of nursing schools across
Canada:*Winnipeg general hospital school for nurses (first in Western
Canada)*Montreal, Fredericton, St John's, Halifax, and Charlottetown
school for nurses* Vancouver General Hospital school for nurses
◍ why do we have professional standards?.
Answer: promote, guide, direct professional practice
◍ nursing is defined as a health profession in which a person provides the
following.
Answer: health care promotion, prevention and medical assistance in dying
◍ example of moral or ethical agent.
Answer: good outcomes for patients
◍ code of ethics for canadian nurses what are the 2 values.
Answer: 1. caring is focus of nursing2. respect for persons is principle of
human life
◍ St. Catherine's Training School.
Answer: - first diploma school in Canada - admission requirements: plain
English education, good character, and Christian motives- learned: sanitary,
science, physiology, anatomy, and hygiene- taught to: observe patient for
, changes in temperature, skin condition, pulse, respirations, and functions of
organs and to report "faithfully" to the attending physician
◍ What is the name of the Act that provides BCCNM its authority?.
Answer: The Health Professions Act
◍ nursing is a self regulated profession in bc.
Answer: true
◍ St. Thomas Hospital.
Answer: A hospital in London where Florence Nightingale established the
Nightingale School of Nursing
◍ section 7 is.
Answer: restricted activities that do require an order
◍ What isn't an order?.
Answer: consultation, referral or professional recommendation
◍ what is ethical courage.
Answer: When nurses stand firm on a point of moral principle or a particular
decision about something in the face of overwhelming fear or threat to
themselves.
◍ what can nurses diagnose.
Answer: a condition
◍ why does the BCCNM use professional standards?.
Answer: recognize entry level and reentry level programs, clarify to public
what profession expects, guides nurses, foundation for assessment and
addresses incompetence
◍ conditions.
Answer: set out circumstances under which registered nurse may carry out
an activity
◍ what are the 2 key principles supported by HPA that BCCNM believes
uphold safe nursing practice?.
Answer: 1. scope of practice reflects reality of RN practice2. clear
, responsibility and accountability among health professionals is fundamental
to safe and ethical client care
◍ As a regulatory college BCCNM's responsibilities include (choose all that
apply)a. Labour negotiations and contractsb. Establishing, monitoring and
enforcing standards of practicec. Establishing and managing registration,
injury and discipline proceduresd. Advocating for quality practice
environmentse. Recognizing nursing education programs and coursesf All of
these points.
Answer: b, c and e
◍ Which of the following is an example of a reasonable expectation of privacy
for a patient? a) Having a conversation with a healthcare provider in a
crowded waiting room b) Receiving medical treatment in a private exam
room c) Discussing medical information with a healthcare provider over the
phone in a public area d) Receiving medical treatment in an open hospital
ward with other patients.
Answer: B
◍ nursing is regulated at the_______ and _____ level.
Answer: provincial and territorial
◍ applied ethics.
Answer: how we look at decisions ad how they should be made in certain
settings
◍ 3 types of analysis for ethical problems.
Answer: descriptive, conceptual and normative
◍ the BCCNM responsibilities includea. labour relationsb. advocating for
quality practice environmentsc. inquiry and discipline proceduresd.
advocating for nurses.
Answer: C
◍ what is ethical distress?.
Answer: occurs when the nurse knows the right thing to do but either
personal or institutional factors make it difficult to follow the correct course
, of action
◍ who is the BCCNM.
Answer: health regulator that protects the public
◍ perceived conflict of interest is.
Answer: when others perceive conflict of interest
◍ which piece of legislation outlines the registered nurse scope of practice in
BC.
Answer: the nurses and nurse practitioners regulation
◍ BCCNP sets the following on nursing scope of practice.
Answer: standards limits and conditions
◍ what meds can an RN prescribe.
Answer: a. A limited number of schedule I medications: used
fori.Anaphylaxisii.Cardiac dysrhythmiaiii.Opiate overdoseiv.Respiratory
distress in known asthmaticsv.Post-partum hemorrhagevi.Hypoglycemiab.
Schedule II medications:i.vaccines
◍ what did hall report recommend.
Answer: 2 tier education system with BAC and diploma
◍ What do I need to document when I seek direction from other care
providers?a. Care provided including any assessments and interventionsb.
Full name and designation of the person consultedc. Issues discussedd.
Clinical directions or orders providede. Intended follow-upf. All of the
above.
Answer: f
◍ is the hpa federal or provincial.
Answer: provincial
◍ what does professionalism involve.
Answer: specialised knowledge, accountability, autonomy, inquiry,
collegiality, collaboration, innovation, and ethics and values
◍ What should a nurse do if they are unable to provide safe care to a patient?
