CORE VALUES ON AACN EXAM|QUESTION AND
CERTIFIED ANSWERS 2026|GRADED A+
altruism - ANSWER-Concern for welfare and well-being of others.
Reflected by nurse's concern and advocacy for welfare of patients, other nurses, and other
healthcare providers.
Autonomy - ANSWER-Right to self-determination.
Reflected by nurse's respect for patients' rights to make decisions about their health care.
Human Dignity - ANSWER-Respect for inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals and
populations.
Reflected when nurse values and respects all patients and colleagues.
Integrity - ANSWER-Acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics and accepted
standards of practice.
Reflected when nurse is honest and provides care based on an ethical framework that is
accepted within the profession.
Social justice - ANSWER-Acting in accordance with fair treatment regardless of economic status,
ethnicity, age, citizenship, disability, or sexual orientation.
Reflected when nurse provides care to all persons without judgment or prejudice.
CERTIFIED ANSWERS 2026|GRADED A+
altruism - ANSWER-Concern for welfare and well-being of others.
Reflected by nurse's concern and advocacy for welfare of patients, other nurses, and other
healthcare providers.
Autonomy - ANSWER-Right to self-determination.
Reflected by nurse's respect for patients' rights to make decisions about their health care.
Human Dignity - ANSWER-Respect for inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals and
populations.
Reflected when nurse values and respects all patients and colleagues.
Integrity - ANSWER-Acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics and accepted
standards of practice.
Reflected when nurse is honest and provides care based on an ethical framework that is
accepted within the profession.
Social justice - ANSWER-Acting in accordance with fair treatment regardless of economic status,
ethnicity, age, citizenship, disability, or sexual orientation.
Reflected when nurse provides care to all persons without judgment or prejudice.
