NR 103: Transition to the Nursing Profession - Week 6 Comprehensive
Quiz 2026 |Chamberlain College
1. Which ethical principle is being upheld when a nurse ensures a patient has all
the necessary information to make an informed decision about their treatment
plan?
A. Beneficence
B. Justice
C. Autonomy
D. Fidelity
Answer: C
Rationale: Autonomy refers to the right of patients to make their own decisions about
their medical care. Providing full information for informed consent supports this principle.
2. A nurse is faced with a situation where they must tell the truth to a patient
regarding a medication error, even if it might lead to disciplinary action. This
demonstrates which principle?
A. Veracity
B. Non-maleficence
C. Confidentiality
D. Privacy
Answer: A
Rationale: Veracity is the obligation to tell the truth and is fundamental to the nurse-
patient relationship.
,3. The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative identifies which
of the following as a core competency?
A. Financial Management
B. Policy Drafting
C. Hospital Marketing
D. Evidence-Based Practice
Answer: D
Rationale: Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is one of the six core QSEN competencies,
alongside patient-centered care, teamwork, quality improvement, safety, and informatics.
4. When a nurse performs a procedure that a reasonable and prudent nurse
would not have performed, resulting in patient harm, this is legally defined as:
A. Assault
B. Malpractice
C. Battery
D. Slander
Answer: B
Rationale: Malpractice is professional negligence that occurs when a professional’s
conduct fails to meet the standard of care, resulting in injury.
5. In the SBAR communication tool, which component involves the nurse
suggesting a specific intervention or solution to the provider?
A. Recommendation
B. Background
C. Assessment
D. Situation
Answer: A
Rationale: The ‘R’ in SBAR stands for Recommendation, where the nurse provides
suggestions for the next steps in care.
, 6. Which of the following is an example of primary prevention?
A. Providing physical therapy for a stroke patient
B. Administering an influenza vaccination
C. Screening a patient for hypertension
D. Providing wound care for a diabetic ulcer
Answer: B
Rationale: Primary prevention focuses on health promotion and protection against specific
diseases, such as immunizations.
7. What is the primary purpose of the State Board of Nursing?
A. To provide health insurance to underprivileged populations
B. To represent nurses in labor union negotiations
C. To set national accreditation standards for hospitals
D. To protect the public’s health and safety
Answer: D
Rationale: The primary mission of the State Board of Nursing is to protect the public by
regulating nursing licensure and practice.
8. A nurse administrator is implementing a ‘culture of safety.’ Which action best
reflects this concept?
A. Punishing individuals immediately for any clinical errors
B. Hiring only nurses with over 10 years of experience
C. Restricting communication between departments to reduce noise
D. Encouraging staff to report near-misses without fear of retribution
Answer: D
Rationale: A culture of safety focuses on system-level improvements and encourages
reporting of errors and near-misses to prevent future harm.
Quiz 2026 |Chamberlain College
1. Which ethical principle is being upheld when a nurse ensures a patient has all
the necessary information to make an informed decision about their treatment
plan?
A. Beneficence
B. Justice
C. Autonomy
D. Fidelity
Answer: C
Rationale: Autonomy refers to the right of patients to make their own decisions about
their medical care. Providing full information for informed consent supports this principle.
2. A nurse is faced with a situation where they must tell the truth to a patient
regarding a medication error, even if it might lead to disciplinary action. This
demonstrates which principle?
A. Veracity
B. Non-maleficence
C. Confidentiality
D. Privacy
Answer: A
Rationale: Veracity is the obligation to tell the truth and is fundamental to the nurse-
patient relationship.
,3. The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative identifies which
of the following as a core competency?
A. Financial Management
B. Policy Drafting
C. Hospital Marketing
D. Evidence-Based Practice
Answer: D
Rationale: Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is one of the six core QSEN competencies,
alongside patient-centered care, teamwork, quality improvement, safety, and informatics.
4. When a nurse performs a procedure that a reasonable and prudent nurse
would not have performed, resulting in patient harm, this is legally defined as:
A. Assault
B. Malpractice
C. Battery
D. Slander
Answer: B
Rationale: Malpractice is professional negligence that occurs when a professional’s
conduct fails to meet the standard of care, resulting in injury.
5. In the SBAR communication tool, which component involves the nurse
suggesting a specific intervention or solution to the provider?
A. Recommendation
B. Background
C. Assessment
D. Situation
Answer: A
Rationale: The ‘R’ in SBAR stands for Recommendation, where the nurse provides
suggestions for the next steps in care.
, 6. Which of the following is an example of primary prevention?
A. Providing physical therapy for a stroke patient
B. Administering an influenza vaccination
C. Screening a patient for hypertension
D. Providing wound care for a diabetic ulcer
Answer: B
Rationale: Primary prevention focuses on health promotion and protection against specific
diseases, such as immunizations.
7. What is the primary purpose of the State Board of Nursing?
A. To provide health insurance to underprivileged populations
B. To represent nurses in labor union negotiations
C. To set national accreditation standards for hospitals
D. To protect the public’s health and safety
Answer: D
Rationale: The primary mission of the State Board of Nursing is to protect the public by
regulating nursing licensure and practice.
8. A nurse administrator is implementing a ‘culture of safety.’ Which action best
reflects this concept?
A. Punishing individuals immediately for any clinical errors
B. Hiring only nurses with over 10 years of experience
C. Restricting communication between departments to reduce noise
D. Encouraging staff to report near-misses without fear of retribution
Answer: D
Rationale: A culture of safety focuses on system-level improvements and encourages
reporting of errors and near-misses to prevent future harm.
