NSGD 2147 RPN TO BSCN ROLE
TRANSITION FINAL EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Autonomy - ANS Right to make informed healthcare decisions.
Justice - ANS Fair and equitable treatment of all patients.
Beneficence - ANS Ethical obligation to promote patient wellbeing.
Nonmaleficence - ANS Principle of 'do no harm' in nursing.
CNA Code of Ethics - ANS Guides nurses' professional conduct and accountability.
Criminal Negligence - ANS Gross deviation from standard care causing harm.
Professional Malpractice - ANS Failure to provide competent care resulting in harm.
Statutory Negligence - ANS Violation of specific nursing regulations or statutes.
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, Cultural Nursing - ANS Respecting diverse cultural backgrounds in patient care.
Right in Healthcare - ANS Legal or ethical entitlement to care or treatment.
Delegation - ANS Transfer of task responsibility to another nurse.
Regulation - ANS Rules governing nursing practice by regulatory bodies.
Assignment - ANS Allocation of tasks based on nurse competencies.
Reassignment - ANS Changing a nurse's duties based on healthcare needs.
RN Scope of Practice - ANS Broader, autonomous practice including diagnosis and
treatment.
RPN Responsibilities - ANS Direct patient care, less complex tasks than RNs.
Clinical Leadership - ANS RNs guide healthcare team members in clinical settings.
Disciplinary Issues - ANS Violations of ethical or legal nursing standards.
Competency Issues - ANS Concerns about a nurse's ability to meet standards.
End-of-Life Care - ANS Focus on comfort and dignity for dying patients.
MAiD - ANS Medical Assistance in Dying, legal under conditions.
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TRANSITION FINAL EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Autonomy - ANS Right to make informed healthcare decisions.
Justice - ANS Fair and equitable treatment of all patients.
Beneficence - ANS Ethical obligation to promote patient wellbeing.
Nonmaleficence - ANS Principle of 'do no harm' in nursing.
CNA Code of Ethics - ANS Guides nurses' professional conduct and accountability.
Criminal Negligence - ANS Gross deviation from standard care causing harm.
Professional Malpractice - ANS Failure to provide competent care resulting in harm.
Statutory Negligence - ANS Violation of specific nursing regulations or statutes.
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, Cultural Nursing - ANS Respecting diverse cultural backgrounds in patient care.
Right in Healthcare - ANS Legal or ethical entitlement to care or treatment.
Delegation - ANS Transfer of task responsibility to another nurse.
Regulation - ANS Rules governing nursing practice by regulatory bodies.
Assignment - ANS Allocation of tasks based on nurse competencies.
Reassignment - ANS Changing a nurse's duties based on healthcare needs.
RN Scope of Practice - ANS Broader, autonomous practice including diagnosis and
treatment.
RPN Responsibilities - ANS Direct patient care, less complex tasks than RNs.
Clinical Leadership - ANS RNs guide healthcare team members in clinical settings.
Disciplinary Issues - ANS Violations of ethical or legal nursing standards.
Competency Issues - ANS Concerns about a nurse's ability to meet standards.
End-of-Life Care - ANS Focus on comfort and dignity for dying patients.
MAiD - ANS Medical Assistance in Dying, legal under conditions.
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